Publisher's Synopsis
Fukuzawa Yukichi (1909) is a biography written by William George Aston about the life and legacy of Fukuzawa Yukichi, a prominent Japanese intellectual and educator during the Meiji period. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Fukuzawa's background, including his childhood, education, and early career as a translator and writer. It also delves into his role in the modernization of Japan, particularly his efforts to promote Western-style education and his advocacy for individualism and self-reliance.Aston's biography explores Fukuzawa's contributions to Japanese society, including his founding of the Keio University and his establishment of the Jiji Shinpo newspaper. The book also covers Fukuzawa's travels to Europe and the United States, where he gained firsthand knowledge of Western culture and institutions.Overall, Fukuzawa Yukichi (1909) provides a detailed and insightful portrait of one of Japan's most influential figures, shedding light on his ideas, accomplishments, and impact on Japanese history and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
