The Enigma of Japanese Power: People and Politics in a Stateless NationA full-scale examination of the inner workings of Japan's political and industrial system. From the Trade Paperback edition. |
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... emperor should set an example by being baptised a Christian . 36 Emperor Mutsuhito ( posthumously called Meiji ) did not take this advice , though eventually he was made to set another kind of example by adding milk and beef to his diet ...
... emperor should set an example by being baptised a Christian . 36 Emperor Mutsuhito ( posthumously called Meiji ) did not take this advice , though eventually he was made to set another kind of example by adding milk and beef to his diet ...
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... emperor's name . In reality , the ' restoration ' of the emperor in no way restored his temporal powers . Even while the oligarchs were effecting major political changes , they stuck to one major political tradition . All shogunate ...
... emperor's name . In reality , the ' restoration ' of the emperor in no way restored his temporal powers . Even while the oligarchs were effecting major political changes , they stuck to one major political tradition . All shogunate ...
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... emperor's portrait . He has never appeared on any coin or stamp for the openly stated reason that these can be easily defaced . Despite the famous announcement of the emperor's human status on New Year's day of 1946 , rightist activists ...
... emperor's portrait . He has never appeared on any coin or stamp for the openly stated reason that these can be easily defaced . Despite the famous announcement of the emperor's human status on New Year's day of 1946 , rightist activists ...
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The Elusive State | 25 |
An Inescapable Embrace | 50 |
Servants of the System | 82 |
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