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Book SynopsisEarly Japanese Railways, tells the fascinating story of the rise of Japanese rail amidst a period of rapid modernization during Japan's Meiji era. Leaving behind centuries of stagnation and isolation, Japan would emerge into the 20th century as a leading modern industrialized state
Trade Review"Free details Japan's first six decades of railway development accompanied by rare, historic photographs, postcards, maps, and woodblock prints. Free brings to life the events and people, while providing greater context in both Japanese and world history. " --
Trains Magazine"A rare example of a work that combines technical excellence and a plethora of information with a lively writing style that always gives the human element its due." --
SamuraiArchives.com blog"There is enough information here to satisfy the historian, but the old maps, postcards, drawings and dining car menus are a definite bonus for the more visually-oriented." --
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