Anne Walthall Libri

The book offers an in-depth exploration of East Asia's cultural, social, and political history, emphasizing the interconnected narratives of China, Japan, and Korea within a global framework. Full-color inserts enrich the text by showcasing East Asia's artistic heritage through food, clothing, and art. It includes primary sources that address significant themes such as women's independence and the experiences of student soldiers. Additionally, biographical sketches provide insights into both notable figures and everyday individuals, enhancing the understanding of the region's complex history.

Presenting the biography of Matsuo Taseko, a peasant woman of the Tokugawa period, honoured and then adopted as a patron saint by rightist nationalists, this text gives perspectives on the practices and intellectual concerns of rural entrepreneurs and their role in the Meiji Restoration.

Focusing on the cultural, social, and political evolution of East Asia from 1600, this volume emphasizes the interconnected histories of China, Japan, and Korea within a global framework. It features full-color inserts showcasing the region's artistic heritage, alongside primary source documents that address significant themes like women's independence and the experiences of students-turned-soldiers. Biographical sketches of notable individuals and everyday people enrich the narrative, providing a diverse perspective on East Asia's dynamic history.

Focusing on the lives of ordinary Japanese individuals, this collection of short biographies highlights the experiences of those largely unknown beyond their local communities. Spanning the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, these narratives challenge common stereotypes by showcasing the diverse aspirations and realities of real people, offering students a richer understanding of Japan's modern history through personal records and stories.

The first book to tackle the importance of women's networks for civil society in Japan in th nineteenth century. The essays traverse the divide when Japan started transforming itself from a decentralized to a centralized government, and from legally imposed restrictions on movement to the breakdown of travel barriers.