In the Land of the Rising Sun: Notes of a Russian Consul on Japan
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In the Land of the Rising Sun: Notes of a Russian Consul on Japan
19.99 €
In 1886, 39-year-old Grigory Alexandrovich De-Vollan (1847–1916), an employee of the Asian Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, arrived in Japan on a diplomatic mission. It was a remarkable time. Japan was experiencing the most dramatic period in its thousand-year history, known as the Meiji Restoration or even the Meiji Revolution.
In his book about Japan, addressed primarily to Russian readers, De-Vollan explores Japan's culture and customs, myths and legends, the island nation's natural beauty, masterpieces of Japanese art, the socioeconomic situation, youth sentiment in Russia's neighbor, and much more. The book also includes an appendix featuring the most interesting chapters from G. A. De-Vollan's fascinating memoirs about the turbulent political processes in Russia and the country's participation in European conflicts—for the author was not only a witness but also an active participant in those events.
The book is beautifully illustrated with rare artistic, photographic, and documentary materials, making the reading of this Russian diplomat's notes especially vivid. "In the Land of the Rising Sun: Notes of a Russian Consul on Japan" will be of interest to anyone interested in Russian history, ethnography, the history of Japan, and the history of Russia's international relations.
In his book about Japan, addressed primarily to Russian readers, De-Vollan explores Japan's culture and customs, myths and legends, the island nation's natural beauty, masterpieces of Japanese art, the socioeconomic situation, youth sentiment in Russia's neighbor, and much more. The book also includes an appendix featuring the most interesting chapters from G. A. De-Vollan's fascinating memoirs about the turbulent political processes in Russia and the country's participation in European conflicts—for the author was not only a witness but also an active participant in those events.
The book is beautifully illustrated with rare artistic, photographic, and documentary materials, making the reading of this Russian diplomat's notes especially vivid. "In the Land of the Rising Sun: Notes of a Russian Consul on Japan" will be of interest to anyone interested in Russian history, ethnography, the history of Japan, and the history of Russia's international relations.
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