The Mikado's Empire : A History of Japan from the Mythological Age to Meiji Era

This book, first published in 1876, was written by an American teacher in chemistry and physics as a result of his personal interest in Japanese history, manners and customs.

It was regarded for a long time as a major source of knowledge and facts about Japan in the west.

Today, its value is still evident as the first complete history of Japan, including its mythology, which was introduced to the western world.

This edition is a reprint of the eighth edition from 1895 of Book I: History of Japan from 660 BC to 1872 AD. about Japan in the west. Today, its value is still evident as the first complete history of Japan, including its mythology, which was introduced to the western world.

This edition is a reprint of the eighth edition from 1895 of Book I: History of Japan from 660 BC to 1872 AD.