-11%

Collected Writings of Ian Nish: Part 2: Japanese Political History - Japan and East Asia — Occult Philosophy

Collected Writings of Ian Nish: Part 2: Japanese Political History - Japan and East Asia — photo 1

Collected Writings of Ian Nish: Part 2: Japanese Political History - Japan and East Asia — photo 2

📖 Have you read this book?

Your review can inspire others to read it

🕯️ Occult Philosophy −11%

Collected Writings of Ian Nish: Part 2: Japanese Political History - Japan and East Asia

Name: Collected Writings of Ian Nish: Part 2: Japanese Political History - Japan and East Asia
Price: 690.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
ISBN: 9781903350096

✍️ Nish, Ian

Reader Score

4.6

(1 review)

$690.00 ~~$776.00~~ Save $86.00 (11%)

Temporarily out of stock

Currently unavailable

This book is sold out right now. Leave your email — we'll let you know if it comes back, and you'll get 10% off any book today.

In stock now — readers of this book also loved:

-12%

★★★★★

4.6

A General Theory of Magic Mauss, Marcel

$36.00 $41.00

★★★★★

4.6

Partridge, Christopher

The Occult World Partridge, Christopher

$395.00

Lectures on Psychical Research: Incorporating the Perrott Lectures Given in Cambridge University in 1959 and 1960 Broad, C D

-17%

★★★★★

4.6

Broad, C D

Lectures on Psychical Research: Incorporating the Perrott Lectures Given in Cambridge University in 1959 and 1960 Broad, C D

$255.00 $308.00

★★★★★

4.6

Henrik Bogdan, Gordan Djurdjevic

Occultism in a Global Perspective

$235.00

Ghostly Encounters: Cultural and Imaginary Representations of the Spectral from the Nineteenth Century to the Present Sandy, Mark

★★★★★

4.6

Mark Sandy, Stefano Cracolici

Ghostly Encounters: Cultural and Imaginary Representations of the Spectral from the Nineteenth Century to the Present Sandy, Mark

$233.99

Phrenology and the Origins of Victorian Scientific Naturalism Wyhe, John Van

-40%

★★★★★

4.6

Wyhe, John Van

Phrenology and the Origins of Victorian Scientific Naturalism Wyhe, John Van

$225.00 $375.00

📚 WHAT THE BOOK IS ABOUT

Ian Nish’s second volume offers a rigorous examination of the complex diplomatic entanglements that defined modern Japan. By focusing on the interactions between Japan, Russia, China, and Korea during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, this collection illuminates the shifting power dynamics of East Asia. Nish provides a critical analysis of international relations, tracing how political maneuvers and strategic alliances reshaped the region. This work is essential for understanding the historical roots of contemporary geopolitical tensions, offering a comprehensive view of the diplomatic landscape through the lens of a respected scholar.

🕯️

Occult Philosophy

🏛 Routledge 📖 450 pages 📔 Hardcover ISBN: 9781903350096

Fun Fact

Nish delivers a dense, analytical survey of diplomatic history that rewards patience with deep insight. It excels in connecting specific treaties to broader geopolitical shifts, though it may disappoint those seeking narrative flair over academic rigor. It sits firmly within the canon of serious international relations studies, essential for libraries prioritizing depth over accessibility.

📝 Description: Collected Writings of Ian Nish: Part 2: Japanese Political History - Japan and East Asia

This volume of the Collected Writings of Modern Western Scholars on Japan brings together the work of Ian Nish on international relations affecting Japan, Russia, China and Korea in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

💎 Expert review

“

💎

Esoterica Books editorial team

Occult literature desk

Nish delivers a precise, scholarly dissection of East Asian diplomatic history, offering depth and analytical rigor that appeals to academic audiences. The work excels in tracing the complex interplay of power among major regional actors. However, it is not suited for casual readers seeking narrative flair or accessible storytelling; those preferring light reading may find the dense focus on political maneuvering tedious. It requires patience and a specific interest in international relations theory. While invaluable for experts, general history enthusiasts might struggle with its dry, analytical tone and lack of engaging personal anecdotes, making it best reserved for dedicated students of the subject.

✓ EDITOR'S REVIEW

📖 Why choose it

📖

Why this book is worth reading

Scholars, historians, and deeply engaged readers interested in the foundational dynamics of East Asian geopolitics will find this volume indispensable. Ian Nish provides a vital lens through which to view the complex diplomatic entanglements that defined modern Japan and its neighbors. By meticulously tracing strategic alliances and political maneuvers, the text illuminates the shifting power dynamics between Japan, Russia, China, and Korea. This comprehensive analysis is essential for anyone seeking to understand the historical roots of contemporary tensions in the region. It offers a clear, scholarly perspective on how international relations were reshaped by these critical interactions, making it a necessary addition to any serious library focused on global political history.

⭐ Reader reviews

The starting rating comes from the team Esoterica Books —

⭐ Esoterica editorial review Editorial rating 4.6/5

★★★★★

Scholars of international relations, historians of modern Asia, and readers interested in the diplomatic strategies that shaped twentieth-century East Asian politics will find this collection indispensable.

Reader rating

4.6

Based on 1 reviews

Esoterica Books editorial team

Nish delivers a precise, scholarly dissection of East Asian diplomatic history, offering depth and analytical rigor that appeals to academic audiences. The work excels in tracing the complex interplay of power among major regional actors. However, it is not suited for casual readers seeking narrative flair or accessible storytelling; those preferring light reading may find the dense focus on political maneuvering tedious. It requires patience and a specific interest in international relations theory. While invaluable for experts, general history enthusiasts might struggle with its dry, analytical tone and lack of engaging personal anecdotes, making it best reserved for dedicated students of the subject.

❓ Frequently asked questions

It is best suited for advanced readers or those with a foundational knowledge of East Asian history, as it assumes familiarity with diplomatic terminology.

The text primarily focuses on the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries, though it may reference earlier precedents to contextualize modern diplomatic shifts.

📖 Who should read this

🎯 Key themes and symbolism

Diplomatic History

East Asian Geopolitics

Sino-Japanese Relations

📜 Historical context

Emerging from the mid-twentieth century’s growing academic interest in Asian studies, Nish’s work challenged Western-centric narratives of modernization. His writings contributed significantly to the field of Japanese international relations, moving beyond mere political chronicles to analyze the underlying structural forces and diplomatic ideologies that governed Japan’s interactions with its neighbors during a period of intense imperial expansion and conflict.

📚 Glossary

Geopolitics
Diplomatic Entanglements
East Asian Sphere

📔 Questions to reflect on

How did the balance of power in East Asia shift during the period covered in this text?
In what ways did cultural perceptions influence diplomatic negotiations between Japan and its neighbors?
Which diplomatic strategies described here still resonate in modern international relations?