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()(LA Brief Diplomatic History of Modern JapanL is a concisely written, fast reading survey of Japanese diplomacy from JapanLs first contacts with the West to its current role in contemporary international relations. It is written from the viewpoint of a leading member of JapanLs upper house, Morinosuke Kajima. The author authoritatively documents JapanLs diplomatic history since the opening of Japan to the Western powers. The dissapointments, advances, and dilemmas of a feudal state striving to modernize itself for a place in the international community are covered to give the reader a firm foundation for the understanding of later pre-war and post-war developments. The reader is then ready to consider some of JapanLs outstanding problems of today. Recognition of Red China, the future of the United Nations, the U.S.-Japan Mutual Security Treaty, Japanese-Nationalist China relations, JapanLs economic diplomacy, and JapanLs fundamental foreign policy are all studied in detail. LA Brief Diplomatic History of Modern JapanL is written to give the Western reader an insight into Japanese diplomacy and foreign policy. The product of one of JapanLs leading statesmen, this volume is invaluable to the student of foreign relations and diplomacy, because it authentically points the way to JapanLs future actions, and subsequently, the balance of power in a precariously divided world. A helpful chronological list of major traties and an index have been included for the readerLs reference and convenience.) |