Episode 478 - The Dynasty, Part 1
History of Japan
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The Breakup of the Meiji People's Party
This was the first time a politician got the nod for the top spot. It wasn't until a few decades later that politically appointed PMs became the rule. The Minto people's parties had always done better than the government backed Rito ones. But this was a much harsher defeat than the government had ever faced before.
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