The War in the East: Japan, China, and Corea

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

White, Trumbull, 1868-1941

Contributor:

Fireman, J. C. (Julius C.), 1872-1925.

Morimoto, Teitoku

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The War in the East: Japan, China, and Corea" by Trumbull White is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive examination of the war between Japan and China, detailing its causes, campaigns, and consequences, while also delving into the customs and histories of the three nations involved. The book aims to shed light on the significant historical events that shaped the modern landscape of East Asia. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the context for the conflict between Japan and China, drawing attention to the long-standing tensions and dynamics among China, Japan, and Corea (Korea). White reflects on the essential differences between the nations, highlighting Japan's modernization and transformation into a formidable military power compared to China's complacency. The opening sections emphasize the importance of the war not only for the involved nations but also for the global balance of power and the future of civilization in the East, inviting readers to explore how such a critical conflict unfolded. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by KD Weeks, Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-09-23