Tel Sono, The Japanese Reformer

Tel Sono, The Japanese Reformer: An Autobiography is a book written by Tel Sono, a prominent Japanese political activist and reformer, and published in 1892. The book is an autobiographical account of Sono's life, from his childhood in Japan to his involvement in the Meiji Restoration and his subsequent political career.Sono was born in 1845 in a small village in the Yamaguchi Prefecture of Japan. He began his education at a young age and quickly became interested in politics and social reform. He was a strong advocate for democracy and believed that Japan needed to modernize and adopt Western-style institutions in order to compete with other world powers.In the book, Sono describes his involvement in the Meiji Restoration, a period of political and social upheaval in Japan during which the country underwent rapid modernization and Westernization. He also discusses his political career, which included serving as a member of the Japanese parliament and advocating for various social and political reforms.Throughout the book, Sono emphasizes the importance of education and the need for Japan to embrace Western ideas and institutions in order to become a modern and prosperous nation. He also discusses his views on various political and social issues, including women's rights, labor reform, and the role of religion in society.Overall, Tel Sono, The Japanese Reformer: An Autobiography provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and ideas of one of Japan's most important political figures. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese history, politics, and social reform.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.