Sources Preface to new edition Introduction Historical note 'Old and new Japan' From Memories: 1866-7 The Shogun or Tycoon An adventurous journey Civil war 'Mukashi' The Mikado Sensation diplomacy Betwixt old and new The 'Gijiin' or Parliament The reception of the Duke of Edinburgh 'A holiday in Japan' The Garter Mission, 1906 Gardens in Japan Tales of Old Japan Notes Editor's notes Index
Hugh Cortazzi
'His detailed descriptions succeed in bringing the past to life.
... If you want to visit 19th century Japan - to witness civil war
erupt in the streets of Kyoto, to accompany the first westerners to
meet the Emperor or to simply stroll among the emerald green fields
of Meguro village - you would be hard pressed to find a better
travel companion than Algernon Mitford.' - The Japan Times
'His detailed descriptions succeed in bringing the past to life.
... If you want to visit 19th century Japan - to witness civil war
erupt in the streets of Kyoto, to accompany the first westerners to
meet the Emperor or to simply stroll among the emerald green fields
of Meguro village - you would be hard pressed to find a better
travel companion than Algernon Mitford.' - The Japan Times
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are well-chosen.' - Asian Affairs
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