Japanese Imperialism: 1894-1945 Oxford University Press, Incorporated, 1987 - 279 pages Studying the development, expansion, and eventual collapse of Japanese imperialism from the Sino-Japanese war of 1894-1895 through 1945, Beasley here discusses the dynamic relationship between a successful industrial economy and the building of an empire. The only country in Asia to build such a strong political and economic foundation in modern times, the Japanese empire has become known as one of the most remarkable exploits of the 20th century. |
