Centuries of isolation had left Japan technologically and economically unable to compete with the world’s great powers. Something had to change, and in 1868 the Meiji Restoration replaced the decaying ...

The history of the world is, perhaps unfortunately, the history of empires. As far back as historians can take us, humans have sought to subjugate one another, and some have proved particularly good ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Years: 1867-1918 Land area: 239,977 sq. mi. Capital: ...