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Why did first Sino – Japanese war started and why was it so important for regional affairs in East Asia? The first Sino – Japanese war is an important moment for the history of East Asia, which has indicated the emergence of a new regional and world power - Japan. In my essay, I will firstly, show the background of the conflict and in what conditions China and Japan were prior to the war. Secondly, I will outline five key causes of the war and explain why those reasons were more important than

Katsu Kokichi’s autobiography, “Musui’s Story,” documents the life of a samurai in Japan’s late Tokugawa period who adopted the name Musui in his retirement. Katsu is something of a black sheep within his family, being largely uneducated and deemed unfit for the bureaucratic office 's samurai of his standing were expected to hold. As such, he typifies in many ways the lower ronin, or masterless samurai, many of whom famously led roaming, directionless lives and wreaked havoc among the urban poor

Chapter Compelling Question(s): Was there really a European Miracle? Chapter Supporting Questions: What were the consequences of political and nationalistic revolutions? What factors contributed to the growth of nation-states and the rise of nationalism? How did the growth of nation-states in Europe differ from that in the rest of the world? How was China weakened by European influence? How did Japan build itself into a world power in a short time? Content Standards Addressed: Content Standards

Bias and preposterous assumptions about a foreign society are a detriment to the image of that society. Creating a burden to the future comprehension of said society. Doctor David C. Unger, former foreign affairs editorial writer for the New York Times, has stated and debunked said stereotypes in his editorial titled Faces of Japan. In it, Unger argues that Japanese stereotypes are utterly incorrect and the presumptions surrounding Japanese culture are outdated. Japan’s culture is not static, Japanese

questions like when did women start losing their status or who was responsible for this situation. To understand the status we need to divide the pre independence period in different segments Ancient, Medieval, British and Contemporary Period. Ancient Period--It cannot be clearly stated whether men and women got equal rights during the Vedic period. But available sources show that liberal attitudes and practices towards women did exist. Women were actively involved in religious and social activities. They

Fruitland Park Fire Department Standard Operating Guideline Subject: Record Management Number: 001-2016 Effective Date: September 25, 2016 Revised: 1.0 Statement of Policy 1.1. This Standard Operating Guideline (SOG) establishes the Fire Prevention Bureau’s policy to ensure the consistent and cost-effective management of its records and the responsibilities for administering the recording, storage, and maintenance all records in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations

When one thinks of the most influential composers of the Classical period, who comes to mind? To name a few, most individuals would state Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. All three of these men made great contributions to Classical music. However, Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony was considered one of the greatest works of Classical music by both complying to and stretching the norms of the era. Not only did Beethoven represent the formal ideals of the era, but he also opened the era to new possibilities of

In the classic film Seven Samurai, Akira Kurosawa, one of Japan’s most famous and influential directors, delves into the world of samurai during the Sengoku period. Kurosawa has inspired many filmmakers, and the themes and story of Seven Samurai can be seen mirrored in films. In the film, Kurosawa paid special detail to small details important to Japan’s history and culture, both past and present. Seven Samurai follows the struggles of a small village of farmers plagued by seasonal raids and looting

The Edo Period Portrait of an Arhat (Rakan) was created in Edo period of the Japanese art culture. This period started in 1615-1868 when culture expression started to really blossom for the Japanese culture (Singer). From statues, lavish paintings, and religion the art speaks vibrant vibrations. This culturally diverse period gets its name from the city of Edo, known as Tokyo modern day. Which became the headquarters of the government when Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542 – 1616) unified the country (Department

Tokugawa Period by Luka Crane The Tokugawa Period, also known as the Edo Period, ranging from 1603-1867 was the final period of traditional Japan. It was said to promote internal peace, political stability and economic growth and was under the Shogunate (military dictatorship) created by Tokugawa Ieyasu. During this period of Japanese history, there were three main contributors to its successes and failures. Tokugawa Ieyasu shaped the period by creating supremacy over the whole nation, the agricultural