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The Meiji Restoration

Monarchism, Mass Communication and Conservative Revolution

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Authors:
  1. Alistair D. Swale

    1. University of Waikato, New Zealand

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Introduction

    • Alistair D. Swale
    Pages 1-19

  3. Japan Within the World System: Urbanization, Political Stasis and Western Economic Expansion

    • Alistair D. Swale
    Pages 20-56

  4. The Meiji Coup d’État

    • Alistair D. Swale
    Pages 57-86

  5. Mass Media and the Development of Civil Culture

    • Alistair D. Swale
    Pages 87-126

  6. “The More Thorough Fulfilment of the Restoration”

    • Alistair D. Swale
    Pages 127-153

  7. The Imperial Household, the Popular Press and the Contestation of Public Space

    • Alistair D. Swale
    Pages 154-175

  8. Conclusion: Conservatism, Traditionalism and Restoration

    • Alistair D. Swale
    Pages 176-181

  9. Back Matter

    Pages 182-206
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About this book

The Meiji Restoration of 1868 is one of the most astonishing political events of the modern era, yet it doesn't fit easily with Western precedents of mass mobilization and social transformation. This book challenges some of the preconceptions that have hindered the Restoration being understood on its own terms.

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"Provocative and stimulating." - James L. Huffman, Wittenberg University

Authors and Affiliations

  • University of Waikato, New Zealand

    Alistair D. Swale

About the author

ALISTAIR SWALE is the author of The Political Thought of Mori Arinori: A Study in Meiji Conservatism, as well as having contributed chapters to a number of collaborative works dealing with various aspects of nineteenth century Japanese history. He is currently interested in examining further the role of popular culture in political communication.

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: The Meiji Restoration

  • Book Subtitle: Monarchism, Mass Communication and Conservative Revolution

  • Authors: Alistair D. Swale

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1057/9780230245792

  • Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan London

  • eBook Packages: Palgrave History Collection, History (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Alistair D. Swale 2009

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-230-59386-2Published: 04 November 2009

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-1-349-36925-6Published: 04 November 2009

  • eBook ISBN: 978-0-230-24579-2Published: 04 November 2009

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 206

  • Number of Illustrations: 1 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Asian History, Social History, Cultural History, Modern History, History of Japan

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