Empires And Emperors Of Russia, China, Korea, And Japan (1906)

""Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan"" is a historical book written by Peter Vay Von Vaya in 1906. The book explores the rise and fall of four great Asian empires - Russia, China, Korea, and Japan - and their respective emperors. It provides a detailed account of the political, social, and economic conditions that shaped each empire, and the role of the emperors in shaping their respective nations. The book begins with an overview of the Russian Empire, discussing the reign of Peter the Great and the subsequent expansion of the empire under Catherine the Great. It then moves on to China, discussing the rule of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and the impact of foreign powers on the country. The book then explores the history of Korea, including the Joseon dynasty and the Japanese occupation of the country. Finally, the book concludes with a discussion of Japan, including the Meiji Restoration and the country's transformation into a modern industrial power.Throughout the book, Vaya provides detailed insights into the political and cultural factors that influenced each empire's development, as well as the role of key historical figures such as Ivan the Terrible, Kangxi, and Emperor Meiji. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of these four great empires, and the impact of their respective emperors on their nations.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.