Meiji Restoration

Meiji Restoration
n. era in the history of Japan during which the downfall of feudalism took place and Japan opened trade and diplomatic relations with the West

English contemporary dictionary. 2014.

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  • Meiji Restoration — (1868–1912)    A palace coup of 1868, which overthrew the Tokugawa Shogunate and “restored” power to the Japanese emperor, followed by the rapid socioeconomic and political changes that occurred during the reign of the Meiji emperor from 1868 to… …   Encyclopedia of the Age of Imperialism, 1800–1914

  • Demographics of Japan before Meiji Restoration — History of Japan Paleolithic 35,000–14,000 BC Jōmon period 14,000–300 BC Yayoi period 300 BC–250 AD Kofun period 250 …   Wikipedia

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  • Restoration — may refer to:In government / politicsA restoration is a historical episode whereby a previous government over an area or jurisdiction is reinstated. Restoration is inclusive also of the period immediately following that episode. For example, the… …   Wikipedia

  • Restoration War — may refer to:* Boshin War or the Japanese Meiji Restoration War (1868–1869) * Portuguese Restoration War (1640 1668) …   Wikipedia

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