The Mikado's Empire

The Mikado's Empire is a comprehensive historical account of Japan, written by William Elliot Griffis. The book covers the period from ancient times to the Meiji Restoration of 1868, which marked the end of the feudal era and the beginning of modernization. In addition to the historical narrative, Griffis also includes his personal experiences, observations, and studies during his time in Japan from 1870 to 1874. The book provides a detailed look at Japanese culture, society, religion, and politics during this transformative period in the country's history. The Mikado's Empire is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese history and culture.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.