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The Abacus and the Sword, The Japanese Penetration of Korea, 1895-1910

The Abacus and the Sword, The Japanese Penetration of Korea, 1895-1910

by Peter Duus

  • HISTORY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 498 PAGES

In this scholarly analysis, Duus argues that Japanese aggression at the dawn of the 20th century was driven by both military and political gains (the sword), and economic gain (the abacus).  (JPN254, $31.95)


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