Commodore Perry's Expedition, 1852-4: Layered Experiences and Perceptions of the U.S., Japan, and the Kingdom of Ryukyu

In the history of the U.S.-Japan relations, Commodore Perry’s expedition can be considered both as a great destination for the U.S. westward expansion and a watershed for Japan’s modernization. The previous scholars on this historical event have built a basis for understanding its political intentio...

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Main Author: Tomoyose, Erika
Format: Others
Published: ScholarWorks@UMass Amherst 2014
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Online Access:https://scholarworks.umass.edu/theses/1204
https://scholarworks.umass.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2328&context=theses