Japanese Students at Cambridge University in the Meiji Era, 1868-1912: Pioneers for the Modernization of Japan
Paperback, 236 pages
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(Paperback). CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY 800th ANNIVERSARY EDITION. This well-researched history, first written by Noboru Koyama and published in 1999 in Tokyo, has been translated by Ian Ruxton. This fascinating case study is centred on the first Japanese graduate of Cambridge University, mathematician and academic Kikuchi Dairoku (1855-1917). Others who went on to distinguished careers include the scholar and statesman Suematsu Kencho (1855-1920) and the scholar-diplomat Inagaki Manjiro (1861-1908). This story, told for the first time in English, should interest all students of the Meiji era. The book includes nine black & white images, an introduction, a preface, seven appendices, an expanded bibliography and an improved index. Hardcover and download are also available on lulu.com. (KINDLE EDITION NOW ON AMAZON.COM)
"...[T]his is of interest to historians and Cambridge graduates alike." (Kansai Time Out, June 2006, p. 24)
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"well done, indeed."
After spending the last several years living away from my native land, I can begin to empathize with position of the book's 'hero'. Nicely translated and quite accessible from the start. A good read for the temporary expats and intermittent exiles among us.
"Well-written"
When i first saw this book after you reviewed my now retired book of parodies without being asked to, i shied away from even the preview because of the subject matter. However, i decided to take another look at it and was pleasantly surprised. While this wouldn't be the kind of book that i would probably devote a rainy afternoon to reading unless it was assigned in a class, i would probably have been quite happy to have been assigned this book when i took a class on East Asian History than the academic books i actually had to read. I don't really remember those at all because they were pretty boring. I doubt i woould have forgotten this book nearly as easily..
"VERY IMPRESSED!!"
WOW IAN, I'm very, very impressed by this ULTRA-professional and carefully detailed preview. It's obvious that you really dedicated your heart, mind and soul into this tribute to Kikuchi Dairoku. I'm sure that you've made him extremely proud from up above. Great job!!
On the surface, this book could be said to be aimed at a specialist market, as it centres on Japanese students studying at Cambridge in the days of the British Empire. This was with the ironic view of the prevention of Western Imperialism stretching to their shores, and the adapting and embracing of many inherent values, to strengthen their own empire. So, yes, its specialist in this sense, but the way the introduction and the contents have been written and explained, ( with perhaps traditional Japanese efficiency ), makes it a very interesting and very informative read for all who can show at least a little concentration of something 'a little on the heavy side'. As a bonus, because of the... More >
A well-written book.I must admire the painstaking efforts of Ian. His translation is fluent, vibrant and fascinating.Impressive work.
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Product Details
| ISBN | 978-1-4116-1256-3 |
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| Copyright | Ian Ruxton (Standard Copyright License) |
| Edition | 800th Anniversary Limited Edition (Paperback) |
| Publisher | Ian Ruxton |
| Published | January 23, 2010 |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 236 |
| Binding | Perfect-bound Paperback |
| Interior Ink | Black & white |
| Dimensions (inches) | 8.5 wide × 11.0 tall |
