Pradyu Prasad - Imperial Japan, the God Emperor, and Militarization in the Modern World
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Japan's Transformation: From Feudalism to Militarization
This chapter examines Japan's rapid industrialization during the Meiji Restoration and contrasts it with the Tokugawa Shogunate's feudal system. It discusses the internal and external factors that facilitated Japan's rise as a colonial power and its subsequent militarization, particularly during the early 20th century. The analysis highlights the complex interplay between military ambitions, civilian governance, and the historical context of Japan's modernization efforts leading up to World War II.
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