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Following its opening to trade with America and Europe in 1859 (after more than two centuries of Japanese isolation), foreigners from the five treaty nations the US, Great Britain, France, Russia, and the Netherlands filled Yokahama, transforming the rural fishing village into a bustling international port. These extraordinary, colorful woodblock prints capture the excitement the harbor, the foreign peoples, and the technological wonders (from sewing machines to locomotives) that were introduced into Japan. Yonemura explores the prints in the context of the historical events that propelled Japan into the modern age. 9x13'. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Yokohama: Prints from Nineteenth-Century Japan'? A: The book explores the transformation of Yokohama from a rural fishing village to an international port following Japan's opening to trade in 1859, highlighting the colorful woodblock prints that reflect this historical change.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Yokohama: Prints from Nineteenth-Century Japan' is Ann Yonemura.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Yokohama: Prints from Nineteenth-Century Japan'? A: The book contains 198 pages.
- Q: Is this book in good condition? A: Yes, the book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'Yokohama: Prints from Nineteenth-Century Japan'.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published in June 1993.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Criticism.
- Q: What are some features of this book? A: The book features extraordinary, colorful woodblock prints that capture the excitement of Yokohama's harbor and the technological advancements introduced to Japan.
- Q: What historical context does the book provide? A: The book places the woodblock prints within the historical events that led Japan into the modern age, particularly focusing on foreign influences after the opening of trade.