Early Japanese Railways 1853-1914: Engineering Triumphs That Transformed Meiji-era Japan
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| Rating | : | 4.16 (960 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0804849730 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-01-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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EdM. said Detailed account of Subject. This book goes into very fine detail of the history and production of the early Japanese railways. Purchased for the historical aspects and must say that a train /railways enthusiast will love this book. Finally available in paperback, the author spent over twenty years compiling the information presented and I must applaud him for his dedication and obv. A must for anyone interested in Japanese rail cteno4 Fantastic book on the early days of Japanese rail. Very informative and full of great pictures with very good captions (lacking in many books like this). A must purchase for anyone interested in Japanese rail. I hope the author continues with more books taking us up to the present day!. Thomas R. Brotherton said CAN'T READ STUPID TINY TYPE. I can't imagine why the author permitted his hard work to be published in such tiny type. It is impossible to read in comfort. It looks like a watch warranty.
Free brings to life the events and people, while providing greater context in both Japanese and world history"A rare example of a work that combines technical excellence and a plethora of information with a lively writing style that always gives the human element its due." —SamuraiArchives blog"There is enough information here to satisfy the historian, but the old maps, postcards, drawings and dining car menus are a definite bonus for the more visually–oriented." —Shelf Awareness blog"…a superbly resea
Dan Free is a writer based in New York City. He has long been interested in the 19th century as the first modern age of sustained, comprehensive contact between Asia and the West. He has spent over 25 years assembling the collection show for the first time in these pages. For many years Dan studied East Asia—particularly its adaptation of, and modernization through, railway technology.
Early Japanese Railways, tells the fascinating story of the rise of Japanese rail amidst a period of rapid modernization during Japan's Meiji era. Leaving behind centuries of stagnation and isolation, Japan would emerge into the 20th century as a leading modern industrialized state. Anyone interested in train history or model trains will find this book a fascinating read.. The development of the railways was a significant factor in the cultural and technological development of Japan during this pivotal period. Free's rare photographic and historical materials concerning Japan's early railways, including a print showing the miniature steam engine brought to Japan by Admiral Perry aboard his "Black Ships" to demonstrate American superiority, combine to form a richly detailed account that will appeal to students of Japanese history and railway buffs alike. Early Japanese Railways 1853-1914 is a cultural and engineering history of railway building in Japan during the Meiji era.The importance of early railways in the industrialization of the United States and Europe is a fact all of us are familiar with. This one-of-a-kind book, Early Japane