In the country of the rising sun. Notes of the Russian consul about Japan
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In 1886, the 39-year-old employee of the Asian Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Grigory Alexandrovich Dewollan (1847-1916) arrived in Japan with a diplomatic mission.
It was an amazing time. Japan was experiencing the most dramatic period of its millennial history, which is called the restoration of Meiji or even the Meiji revolution. In his book about Japan, addressed primarily to the Russian reader, Dewell spoke about the culture and customs, myths and legends of Japan, about the natural beauties of the island of the country, about the masterpieces of Japanese art, about the socio-economic situation, the mood of youth in the neighboring power with Russia And about much more.
The book also includes an application that contains the most interesting chapters from G. A. Dewollan"s fascinating memoirs about the rapid processes of political life in Russia and the country"s participation in European conflicts - after all, the author was not only a witness, but also active participant in those events.
The book is perfectly illustrated by rare artistic, photographic and documentary materials that will get acquainted with the notes of the domestic diplomat especially bright.
Book "in the Land of the Rising Sun. Notes of the Russian consul about Japan "will be interesting to everyone who is interested in the history of Russia, ethnography, history of Japan, the history of international relations of Russia.
The series "Great Travels" is a real treasury of outstanding samples of world memoirist and biographical prose. These are the works created by the famous discoverers, in which, through the prism of their biography, the centuries -old history of the study of new lands was reflected.
The first -person story, the original composition, a variety of topics, wealth and magnificent selection of illustrative material and elegant classical design make this series a decoration of the library of the most demanding reader.
This publication is suitable for everyone who loves adventures and wants to know the history of the great discoveries of new lands. An exciting reading, excellent design with colored inserts and many illustrations will make this book a wonderful gift for everyone who collects a home library
It was an amazing time. Japan was experiencing the most dramatic period of its millennial history, which is called the restoration of Meiji or even the Meiji revolution. In his book about Japan, addressed primarily to the Russian reader, Dewell spoke about the culture and customs, myths and legends of Japan, about the natural beauties of the island of the country, about the masterpieces of Japanese art, about the socio-economic situation, the mood of youth in the neighboring power with Russia And about much more.
The book also includes an application that contains the most interesting chapters from G. A. Dewollan"s fascinating memoirs about the rapid processes of political life in Russia and the country"s participation in European conflicts - after all, the author was not only a witness, but also active participant in those events.
The book is perfectly illustrated by rare artistic, photographic and documentary materials that will get acquainted with the notes of the domestic diplomat especially bright.
Book "in the Land of the Rising Sun. Notes of the Russian consul about Japan "will be interesting to everyone who is interested in the history of Russia, ethnography, history of Japan, the history of international relations of Russia.
The series "Great Travels" is a real treasury of outstanding samples of world memoirist and biographical prose. These are the works created by the famous discoverers, in which, through the prism of their biography, the centuries -old history of the study of new lands was reflected.
The first -person story, the original composition, a variety of topics, wealth and magnificent selection of illustrative material and elegant classical design make this series a decoration of the library of the most demanding reader.
This publication is suitable for everyone who loves adventures and wants to know the history of the great discoveries of new lands. An exciting reading, excellent design with colored inserts and many illustrations will make this book a wonderful gift for everyone who collects a home library
Author:
Author:Де-Воллан Григорий Александрович
Cover:
Cover:Hard
Category:
- Category:Biographies & Memoirs
- Category:History & Geography
- Category:Magazines & Encyclopedia
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:Offset
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:12+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-04-122750-0
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