The Satsuma Rebellion

The Satsuma Rebellion: An Episode Of Modern Japanese History (1879) is a historical account written by Augustus Henry Mounsey. The book details the Satsuma Rebellion, a conflict that occurred in Japan in 1877, and its impact on modern Japanese history. The rebellion was led by Saig����� Takamori, a samurai from the Satsuma domain, who opposed the Meiji government's modernization policies. Mounsey provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the rebellion, the battles that took place, and the aftermath. He also explores the political and social context of the rebellion and its significance in the larger history of Japan. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese history, particularly the Meiji period and the role of samurai in modernization.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.