Young Japan: The Story Of The Japanese People, And Especially Of Their Educational Development (1905)

By James A.B. Scherer

Book Overview

""Young Japan"" is a historical book written by James Augustin Brown Scherer in 1905. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Japanese people and their educational development during the Meiji era. The author delves into the cultural, social, and political aspects of Japan, starting from the origins of the Japanese people to the present day. Scherer provides a detailed description of the educational system in Japan, including the reforms that were implemented during the Meiji period. He highlights the role of education in shaping the country's modernization and the impact it had on the Japanese society. The book also covers the influence of Western education on Japan and the efforts made by the government to promote education among the masses.The author describes the transformation of Japan from a feudal society to a modern nation-state and the challenges it faced during this transition. He discusses the role of the samurai class, the emergence of a new middle class, and the impact of industrialization on Japanese society. The book also explores Japanese culture, including its art, literature, and religion.""Young Japan"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese history and culture. The book provides a detailed account of the educational development of Japan and its impact on the country's modernization. It is a must-read for students, scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the social, cultural, and political aspects of Japan during the Meiji era.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: 1165805081
• ISBN13: 9781165805082
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"