Partner, Simon,

The merchant's tale : Yokohama and the transformation of Japan / Simon Partner. - 291 pages cm. - Asia perspectives: history, society, and culture .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Out of thin air (1859-1860) -- Years of struggle (1860-1864) -- Prosperity (1864-1866) -- Transformation (1866-1873) -- Conclusion: the power of a place.

9780231182928 (cloth : alk. paper)

2017015901


Yokohama-shi (Japan)--Social conditions.
Yokohama-shi (Japan)--Economic conditions.
Yokohama-shi (Japan)--Politics and government.
Japan--Social conditions--19th century.
Japan--Economic conditions--19th century.
Japan--Politics and government--19th century.


Print books.

HN730.Y65 / P37 2018