A Life Of Yukichi Fukuzawa (1902) - Paperback

by Asataro Miyamori (Author), E. H. Vickers (Editor), I. Kadono (Introduction by)

""A Life of Yukichi Fukuzawa"" is a biography written by Asataro Miyamori in 1902. The book details the life of Yukichi Fukuzawa, a prominent Japanese intellectual and founder of Keio University. Fukuzawa was born in a small village in Japan in 1835 and was raised in a time of great political and social upheaval in Japan. Despite his humble beginnings, Fukuzawa went on to become one of the most influential figures in modern Japanese history.The book covers Fukuzawa's early life, including his education and his experiences working as a translator for the US Consulate in Japan. It also delves into his later career as a writer and educator, discussing his founding of Keio University and his role in shaping modern Japanese society. The book also explores Fukuzawa's political beliefs and his advocacy for Western-style political and social reforms in Japan.Throughout the book, Miyamori paints a vivid picture of Fukuzawa's life and times, using a variety of sources including Fukuzawa's own writings, interviews with his contemporaries, and historical documents. The book is a fascinating look at one of Japan's most important historical figures, and provides valuable insights into the political and social changes that shaped modern Japan.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.