Modernization and Emancipation in Russia and Japan

This chapter explores the modernization efforts in Russia and Japan in response to military defeats, focusing on economic investments in heavy industry to enhance military capabilities. It examines the complexities of serfdom's abolition in Russia, emphasizing the need for land redistribution and its sociopolitical consequences. Additionally, the chapter highlights the formation of local governance and financial reforms, illustrating the challenges and cyclical crises that shaped both nations' industrial revolutions.