Japan: the last Shogun to the present Emperor
Neil Dickinson
- Regions:
- Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Essex, Hertfordshire
- Notice Period:
- Emergency (maybe less than one week's notice)
- Type:
- Hobby
- Fee:
- Paid: ca. £60 plus travel depending on distance
- Category:
- History
- Updated:
- 2nd September 2024
Subtitled “Japanese Emperors since 1867 and the creation of modern Japan”, this illustrated talk looks at how in just a short time in the late 19th century, Japan miraculously transformed from an undeveloped, inward looking feudal nation to a world player. We will take a look at how and why this came about, what role if any, the Emperors of Japan have had in this transformation and how the Imperial family has managed to survive. Length of talk 50 to 60 minutes. Can be adapted by arrangement.
Views: 1242 | Enquiries: 1About Neil Dickinson
My working life was spent as an industrial chemist and I have enjoyed a variety of other interests yet I’ve always been particularly fascinated by the ingenuity and brilliance of humans over history to develop resources and shape them to our own needs, be it for great good or to terrible ends, and sometimes for both, as accepted wisdom and circumstances have often changed over time. I present several illustrated talks on various topics with, when appropriate, a degree of humour attached. I always look forward to questions from my audience at the end of the talks which can reveal some fascinating further details and discussion.
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