Encounters With The Unknown Switzerland And Japan 16Th Century 1914

Description: ###Title###.Encounters with the Unknown: Switzerland and Japan, 16th Century-1914###Author###.Roger Mottini### Translator###Yasukazu Morita### Publisher### SairyushaSairyusha###Year of Publication###.2010Condition of the book ###.The cover is scuffed, but the inside is very clean. Some stickers have been removed.### Product Description###.Why did Japan and Switzerland, two countries with vivid political and cultural contrasts, establish friendly relations so early in their history? An inside look at a surprisingly little-known history.###Contents### Contents###Part 1: The Long Road to Japan　Zipangu - From Beautification to Enlightenment　Inside the Closed Oyster Cave: Japan's Seclusion from the World　The Swiss "Blood Trade" and Japan: A Swiss mercenary's excursion to Japan　On the Way Around the World: The Swiss in Nagasaki and Dejima　The Age of Imperialism: When Switzerland and Japan met　The Opening of the Oyster Shell: The Opening of JapanPart 2: Switzerland and Japan - Mutual Discovery　The Republic of Switzerland's Zuijiten - A Stranger's Envoy　The long-awaited day of Mr. Anberle - The history of the head of the Swiss mission　The Silence of the Samurai in Switzerland: The Tokugawa Mission's Journey　What did Tomomi Iwakura see at Mount Rigi in 1873?　The Swiss in the mysterious land of Meiji Japan: Merchants and hired foreigners　The Swiss from Neuchâtel make Japanese history: Favre Brandt and Saigo　Japanese customs and manners as seen by the Swiss: From Harakiri to Alpine mountaineering　From Edo to Tokyo - Disappearing Traditions　Things move by different standards - Rapid modernization　William Tell in Japan: The Civil Liberties Movement　Solferino and Satsuma: The International Red Cross and the Benevolent Society　David to Goliath: The Sino-Japanese War　Hodler in Kimono - The Impact of Ukiyoe　Colonel Gertsch at the Front: The Russo-Japanese War　Heavy Legacy - Illusion of EmpireOriginal NotesChronology of Swiss-Japanese RelationsBibliographySubject IndexBiographical Index Offers are most welcome! We strive to provide our valued customers with the best possible experience.ShippingUsing standard shipping (Japan Post, FedEx or DHL), an estimated delivery date will be around 5-14 days after shipment.We send it with your tracking number, so that you can track the delivery status anytime.Shipping is only available to addresses registered on eBay.If you would like to send an item to a different address, please update your shipping address on eBay before you complete your purchase.Company Profile Our store is located in Toyama, Japan. We will help you to find what you are looking for by searching all over Japan. We know where to look for and provide this service for free, so please feel free to contact us.For any questions and clarifications, please do not hesitate to reach out to us anytime.Payment eBay's recommended payment methods are available. You will be able to pay with credit card, debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or PayPal.International buyers - please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges aren't included in the item price or shipping charges. Please contact your local customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

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