Boshin War

Japan modernised when and how it did due to a multitude of forces and factors that affected its growth and development as a nation. With forces such as the seeking of new knowledge and the divide on westernization along with social, political and economic factors. There were many forces from inside the sealed nation of Japan that influenced its modernisation. With the downfall of the Tokugawa shogun and the rise of a new emperor Meiji and the influence of Shimazu Nariakira before that. In 1851…

Taka looks at Algren with intense hatred. When Taka sees Algren’s humbleness and kindness, she decides to forgive him and falls in love with him. Even though he is a government general, he ignores his mission and decides to love Taka. Before the civil war, she helps Algren wear the armor worn by her husband and they share a kiss. When Algren comes back to the village, she smiles at him. This is important because Taka is one of the reasons why Algren comes back to the village. Loving with native…

The Last Samurai Review: Set in 1876, The Last Samurai is about American mercenary Nathan Algren (played by Tom Cruise) who goes to Japan to help train and modernise their army. Along the way, Algren is taken in by the very samurai rebels he had been sent to help destroy. Algren adopts traditional Japanese ways and is soon fighting alongside his former enemy against the imperial forces. The film's samurai leader Katsumoto (Ken Watanabe) and his rebellion against the Japanese government are…

During the Meiji Restoration era, Japan underwent many political, social and economic changes. These changes were truly revolutionary and occurred throughout the decade following the year 1868. These changes occurred in the same time period as many other countries all over the world. However, in Japan’s case, rather the commoners taking power from the monarchy, aristocracy was the one that initiated the changes which led to this time period in Japan being called “aristocratic revolution” (Grant…

Caught up in between an industrialization and isolation period, Japan had to make choices promptly in order to hold a solid future. The Meiji Era 1868-1912, was the period in Japan's history where ports were opened to the outside industrializing world. However, this caused controversy considering whether or not this restoration was really the best alternative. Additionally, it is often debated, to what extent was the Meiji beneficial for Japan. Looking to the surrounding historical context of…

eventual rule of the leader of these revolutions, the Meiji Emperor. These revolutions were likely partly due to the threat of western imperialism. The people of China/Japan were still recovering in many ways from their western defeat in the Opium Wars and likely continued to feel threatened by those western powers. Despite this, the Japanese leadership thought it was necessary to further their seclusion from the western imperialists. During the Meiji rule, there was decreased isolation from…

fresh water reserves present an unfavorable picture, with only 1% out of 3% accessible for direct human use. This scarcity, fueled by unequal distribution amongst countries caused by geographical and political obstacles, raises the potential of “water wars”. Such concerns are exacerbated by uncontrollable population growth, pollution due to industrialization and modernization, and climate change. A new approach to the sustainable distribution of water is necessary. International cooperation…

It is rare to have wars based solely on religion, although they make up about 40% of all other wars fought. Religious wars are motivated by a higher power or idol that is said to have commanded radical groups to kill in an unjust manner. Ethnic cleansing, for instance, is one aspect of war against religion. The Holocaust, for example, was a war against millions of Jewish men, women, and children were killed because of their ethnic background. Hitler’s affirmation of dominance of his race was…

The culture violence is visible in ways the student’s explain the persistence and prevalence of violent discipline. They point out how their teachers and principals are “always hitting”, “always scolding” and “always angry”. Prevalence is also visible in terms of the places these punishments are enacted. Youth note that teachers who punish do not consider the place nor who witnesses them. Students are subject to punishment inside and outside classrooms. Although, punishments were mostly enacted…

In this paper I will be assessing Hobbes view of man in a state of nature and why it is not possible to agree with life in the state of nature if one disagrees with the all-powerful sovereign. Due to the many factors associated with the state of nature and the social contract, if one agrees with such it makes it nearly impossible to disagree with the need for a government with limitless powers. I will argue that if one agrees with life in the state of nature, then they must as well agree with…