Spelade
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Japan Prior to 1931 Learn about the domestic, economic and political issues that Japan faced before 1931. Discussing the causes of expansionism, this episode will focus specifically on the individuals who laid out the nation’s domestic policies, as well as the role the Japanese military played in political decision-making and the impact of the Great…
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Rise of Japanese Nationalism and Militarism This episode will delve into a more in-depth discussion on Japanese expansionism, focusing on the development of nationalism and militarism before the early 1930s. The important factors leading up to Japan’s turn to Manchuria will be highlighted. Sources
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This is part one of an eventual three part series on the rise and fall of Christianity in medieval Japan. This week, we'll cover the background of events in Europe and Japan, as well as the arrival of the first Portuguese traders in the country.
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This week, we'll discuss the arrival of William Adams, the reversal of fortune for Spain and Catholicism in Asia, and the suppression of Christianity by the Tokugawa. We're also going to discuss the legacy of Japan's Christian century, and how it relates to our conception of history.
