The Imperial Japanese Navy by Fred T. Jane

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Author Jane, Fred T. (Frederick Thomas), 1865-1916
LoC No. 05004260
Title The Imperial Japanese Navy
Original Publication London: W. Thacker & Co., 1904.
Note Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note "Portions of some of the chapters have, in some form or other, appeared in the Engineer, Daily chronicle, Daily mail, Fortnightly review, Collier's weekly, or Forum."--Preface
Credits Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "The Imperial Japanese Navy" by Fred T. Jane is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the evolution and development of the Japanese Navy from its ancient origins to the onset of the Russo-Japanese War, highlighting Japan's maritime prowess and strategic advancements. Jane aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the naval forces and the underlying factors that shaped Japan's naval strategy. The opening of the book delves into the early history of Japan, tracing its maritime activities back to the legends of its imperial founding. It narrates the myths surrounding Japan's past and outlines significant historical episodes, such as the naval engagements during the emergence of the Samurai and the rise of feudalism. Jane discusses the influence of foreign powers and the impact of internal strife, leading to Japan's eventual modernization and establishment of an Imperial Navy. This introduction lays the groundwork for understanding the complexity and significance of naval power in Japan's national identity and international relations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class VA: Naval science: Navies: Organization, distribution, naval situation
Subject Russo-Japanese War, 1904-1905 -- Naval operations
Subject Japan. Kaigun
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EBook-No. 74624
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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