Empires And Emperors Of Russia, China, Korea, And Japan (1906)

By Peter Vay Von Vaya

Book Overview

Empires And Emperors Of Russia, China, Korea, And Japan is a historical book written by Peter Vay Von Vaya and first published in 1906. The book provides a comprehensive account of the empires and emperors of four major Asian countries - Russia, China, Korea, and Japan - from ancient times to the early 20th century.The book starts with a detailed overview of the Russian Empire, its history, culture, and politics. It covers the reigns of prominent Russian emperors such as Ivan the Terrible, Peter the Great, Catherine the Great, and Nicholas II. The author also delves into the social and economic conditions of Russia during this period.Moving on to China, the book provides a fascinating insight into the Chinese Empire, its dynasties, and emperors. The author covers the early dynasties such as the Xia, Shang, and Zhou, and then moves on to the more well-known dynasties such as the Han, Tang, and Ming. The book also covers the Qing Dynasty, which was the last imperial dynasty of China.The section on Korea focuses on the Joseon Dynasty, which ruled the Korean Peninsula from 1392 to 1910. The author covers the political, social, and cultural aspects of the dynasty and its rulers, including the famous King Sejong the Great, who invented the Korean alphabet.Finally, the book covers the history of Japan, from its ancient origins to the Meiji Restoration in 1868. The author covers the reigns of famous Japanese emperors such as Emperor Jimmu, Prince Shotoku, and Emperor Meiji. The book also covers the social and cultural changes that occurred in Japan during this period, including the introduction of Buddhism and the samurai warrior class.Overall, Empires And Emperors Of Russia, China, Korea, And Japan is a fascinating historical book that provides a detailed account of the empires and emperors of four major Asian countries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Asian history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165348462
• ISBN13: 9781165348466
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 508 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"