Tatsuji Takeuchi

War and Diplomacy in the Japanese Empire by Tatsuji Takeuchi is a comprehensive account of Japan's foreign policy and military strategy during the early 20th century. The book examines the complex relationship between war and diplomacy in the Japanese Empire, exploring the ways in which military aggression and diplomatic negotiations were intertwined. Takeuchi provides a detailed analysis of key events such as the Russo-Japanese War, the annexation of Korea, and Japan's involvement in World War I, as well as the various diplomatic efforts made by the Japanese government to maintain its position as a major world power. The book also delves into the internal politics of the Japanese government and military, providing insight into the decision-making processes that led to Japan's aggressive foreign policy. Overall, War and Diplomacy in the Japanese Empire offers a nuanced and in-depth look at the complex history of Japan's foreign relations during a time of significant global change. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The author had access to many Japanese texts and private documents dealing with undercurrents of diplomacy and with constitutional history; he also had the advantage of knowing the Japanese attitude towards life and politics, the terrific force of Japan’s traditions as they are brought to bear on international relations, while at the same time possessing the necessary perspective provided by occidental training in analysis and criticism. The result is a revealing and careful exposition of the structure and psychology of the Japanese government, from the Emperor down, and the only history of Japanese diplomacy as a cause of war that has ever been written.