History of Japan

Episode 119 - The Fall of the Samurai, Part 3

Sep 26, 2015
President Fillmore sends Commodore Perry to Japan, leading to intense negotiations and diplomatic challenges. Perry's legacy and Japan's response to Western influence are explored, setting the stage for further episodes.
Ask episode
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
President's Strategic Pivot to Foreign Policy and Japan's Opening
02:44 • 3min
3
Perry's Expedition to Japan
06:09 • 5min
4
Perry's Determined Diplomacy in Japan
10:58 • 19min
5
Exploring Perry's Legacy and Japan's Western Encounter
29:47 • 4min