Essays on History of Asia

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Matsu's Wisdom: Exploring Quotes from "The Samurai's Garden"

1 page / 669 words

Introduction "The Samurai's Garden," a novel by Gail Tsukiyama, is a poignant exploration of human resilience, cultural intersections, and the subtleties of personal growth. Central to this narrative is the character of Matsu, a quiet and introspective gardener who becomes a guiding force for the...

Samurai

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Genghis Khan's Personality

2 pages / 724 words

Introduction Genghis Khan, born as Temujin around 1162, is one of history’s most famous and controversial figures. The founder and Great Khan of the Mongol Empire, his name is synonymous with both ferocity and strategic genius. Through a mix of military prowess, psychological insight, and...

Genghis Khan

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Valley Forge Dbq Paper: a Testament to Endurance and Resilience

2 pages / 717 words

During the harsh winter of 1777-1778, the Continental Army, led by General George Washington, encamped at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. This period has become a symbol of endurance and resilience in American history, as the soldiers faced dire conditions, including severe cold, inadequate supplies, and disease....

Indus Valley Civilization Personal Experience

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Differences Between Samurai and Knights

2 pages / 792 words

The Differences Between Samurai and Knights The differences between Samurai and Knights have long been a topic of fascination for historians and enthusiasts of medieval warfare. While both groups were skilled warriors who followed codes of honor, there were significant distinctions in their training, equipment,...

Cultural Anthropology Samurai

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Japan’s Rise and Fall in The Global Electronics Market

1 page / 391 words

Japan’s dominance in the global electronics market has been a significant force for decades. However, the rise and subsequent fall of Japan’s electronics industry can be attributed to specific factors, including technological advancements, strong government support, and increasing competition from other countries. Made-to-order essay as...

Global Change in Asia

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Samurai and Knights: Were The Similarities Greater than The Differences?

1 page / 572 words

The samurai of feudal Japan and the knights of medieval Europe are two of history’s most iconic warrior classes. While they lived in different parts of the world and followed distinct codes of honor, there are striking similarities that suggest commonalities in their roles, values,...

Samurai

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Should The Us Have Dropped The Atomic Bomb on Japan

2 pages / 1035 words

The decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II remains one of the most controversial and morally complex actions in history. This essay delves into the arguments both for and against this momentous decision, considering the military context, ethical considerations,...

Atomic Bomb Hiroshima

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Analysis of The Movie 'Seven Samurai'

3 pages / 1465 words

We examine three characteristics of Seven Samurai, the magnum opus of Akira Kurosawa, one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. Kurosawa’s works are foundational to a wide variety of film techniques and tropes. While Kurosawa himself considered Ran to be his best film, Seven...

Japan Japanese Culture Samurai

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Hagakure - a Samurai Bible

3 pages / 1424 words

Hagakure Hagakure, also known as the samurai bible, is a book that represents the attitude that goes beyond the modern pragmatism or the love for materialism to the overall spiritual development of individuals. Despite the interpretations that people have had on this book, Hagakure applies...

Japan Japanese Culture Samurai

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The Life of a Samurai in Musui's Story by Katsu Kokichi

2 pages / 929 words

As one of the few surviving autobiographical writings from early Japan, in Musui’s Story, Katsu Kokichi narrates his life as a late Tokugawa-period samurai. Amid the Tokugawa period, also known as the Edo period, grand wars and conflicts slowly dwindled in number and size. The...

Japan Japanese Culture Samurai

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Movie Review 'Last Samurai'

3 pages / 1250 words

The concept of writing and designing a cinematic production that is even loosely based on a real-life period in history can be an extremely difficult task. This kind of production comes with the expectations and responsibility that history should be retold in a respectful manner,...

Japanese Culture Samurai

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Japan and The Fukuzawa Yukichi`s Titled Datsu-a Ron

2 pages / 1115 words

Many people today have a unique perception of Japan, blurring the line between Asian and Western culture. Much of this odd culture can be credited to a lesser-known editorial titled Datsu-A Ron, which found itself in a newspaper in 1885. The Datsu-A Ron was anonymously...

Fukuzawa Yukichi Japan

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Women and Modern Japan: The Tumultuous History of Change

6 pages / 2616 words

The process of contemporization in Japan spearheaded the inception of the metamorphosis of women’s roles within Japanese society. Throughout history, the country of Japan underscored strict gender roles. In fact, the social position and status of women in Japanese society can indeed be ascribed to...

Fukuzawa Yukichi Global Change in Asia Tokugawa Shogunate

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Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s Invasion and His Impact on Ming Dynasty in China

1 page / 637 words

Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s invasion was one of the first big events for Modern East Asia, the invasion had huge impacts on Japan as well as Korea, but also on China.  Political impacts from Hideyoshi’s invasion were a significant impact during the period, when looking at the...

Global Change in Asia Japan Ming Dynasty

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The Issue of North Korea's Denuclearization

3 pages / 1326 words

August 6, 1945, was the day Hiroshima suffered under the devasting power of the first-ever atomic bomb used by the United States. This historic event changed the nature of war which led to a surge in the production of nuclear-powered weapons after WWII.1 With many...

Atomic Bomb Hiroshima Nuclear Weapon

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Atomic Bomb: Hiroshima and Nagasaki

3 pages / 1237 words

“I always go back to Harry Truman: Should we drop an atomic bomb to save 100,000 lives? That’s a hell of a decision to make. Did he make that decision by himself? No, he had advisers.” Lee Lacocca Made-to-order essay as fast as you need...

Atomic Bomb Hiroshima

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Self-victimisation' of Japan During World War Ii

4 pages / 1740 words

The Second World War was a medium for numerous atrocities, with the Japanese Army infamous for their own wartime actions. In the present, we hear stories of unspeakable inhuman acts committed by the Imperial Army, yet what is taught about this war in modern-day Japan...

Atomic Bomb Hiroshima Nuclear Weapon

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Similarities and Differences Between Feudalism in Japan and in Europe: Samurai Vs Knights

2 pages / 792 words

Prior to the development and establishment of feudalism in Medieval Europe and Japan from 600 – 1450 CE, both civilizations were fragmented. The collapse of the Roman Empire left Europe open to invaders from all fronts, and Japan had long been a land of clans....

Feudalism Samurai

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Shimabara Rebellion During The Period of Tokugawa Shogunate

4 pages / 1969 words

Throughout the years of Japan, there has been many changes which revolve around the development of their society and culture. Rather it be a rebellion or sudden spark of a new popular interest, every event that has taken place in the 17th century Japan lead...

Tokugawa Shogunate