Emperor of Japan

唐纳德•基恩（Donald Keene），生于1922年，哥伦比亚大学荣誉教授，世界知名的日本学家、翻译家、作家、历史学者，2008年日本文化勋章获得者。研究方向为日本文学、日本文化，著有《日本文学史》、《明治天皇》、《百代之过客》、《日本人的美意识》等，先后获读卖文学奖、朝日奖、每日出版文化奖等诸多奖项，译作包括《徒然草》、《奥州小路》以及太宰治、安部公房、川端康成、三岛由纪夫等人的作品。

出版者:Columbia University Press

作者:Donald Keene

页数:928

出版时间:2005-6-14

价格:USD 29.95

装帧:Paperback

isbn号码:9780231123419

图书标签:日本Japan经济,政治和历史理想国政治史內鮮一體一般教养Security

When Emperor Meiji began his rule, in 1867, Japan was a splintered empire, dominated by the shogun and the daimyos, who ruled over the country's more than 250 decentralized domains and who were, in the main, cut off from the outside world, staunchly antiforeign, and committed to the traditions of the past. Before long, the shogun surrendered to the emperor, a new constitution was adopted, and Japan emerged as a modern, industrialized state. Despite the length of his reign, little has been written about the strangely obscured figure of Meiji himself, the first emperor ever to meet a European. Most historians discuss the period that takes his name while barely mentioning the man, assuming that he had no real involvement in affairs of state. Even Japanese who believe Meiji to have been their nation's greatest ruler may have trouble recalling a single personal accomplishment that might account for such a glorious reputation. Renowned Japan scholar Donald Keene sifts the available evidence to present a rich portrait not only of Meiji but also of rapid and sometimes violent change during this pivotal period in Japan's history. In this vivid and engrossing biography, we move with the emperor through his early, traditional education; join in the formal processions that acquainted the young emperor with his country and its people; observe his behavior in court, his marriage, and his relationships with various consorts; and follow his maturation into a "Confucian" sovereign dedicated to simplicity, frugality, and hard work. Later, during Japan's wars with China and Russia, we witness Meiji's struggle to reconcile his personal commitment to peace and his nation's increasingly militarized experience of modernization. Emperor of Japan conveys in sparkling prose the complexity of the man and offers an unrivaled portrait of Japan in a period of unique interest.

读后感

明治天皇在世人心中是怎样的形象，是照片里面无表情的戎装男子，还是藏在垂帘深处的神秘隐士，是不问政事的虚位国君，还是雄才大略的中兴之主？本书为我们揭开层层面纱，展现了睦仁天皇作为一个凡人的形象。 睦仁天皇既非道德圣人，也非享乐之君，既非博闻强识，也非提线傀儡。...  

本书的翻译可以说是很好的了，原文是英文的，其中所引用的日本资料译者应该都有很用心去找日文原文，因此看起来竟不像是译文的感觉。不过偶尔也有疏漏。如上图????132页提到井上馨和大隈重信那时明治之出，他们都还是三十多岁初出茅庐的年轻人，谈不上是元老，就是将来是也得是...  

明治天皇在世人心中是怎样的形象，是照片里面无表情的戎装男子，还是藏在垂帘深处的神秘隐士，是不问政事的虚位国君，还是雄才大略的中兴之主？本书为我们揭开层层面纱，展现了睦仁天皇作为一个凡人的形象。 睦仁天皇既非道德圣人，也非享乐之君，既非博闻强识，也非提线傀儡。...  

本书的翻译可以说是很好的了，原文是英文的，其中所引用的日本资料译者应该都有很用心去找日文原文，因此看起来竟不像是译文的感觉。不过偶尔也有疏漏。如上图????132页提到井上馨和大隈重信那时明治之出，他们都还是三十多岁初出茅庐的年轻人，谈不上是元老，就是将来是也得是...  

用户评价

其实一般。日译本比原版好。写得总觉得是明治时期的事情，而非明治的传记，且那些事情也都不深入。不过作为对象的明治就那样，也没有办法。谁写都差不多。况且，这本应该是最详细的吧。

其实一般。日译本比原版好。写得总觉得是明治时期的事情，而非明治的传记，且那些事情也都不深入。不过作为对象的明治就那样，也没有办法。谁写都差不多。况且，这本应该是最详细的吧。

其实一般。日译本比原版好。写得总觉得是明治时期的事情，而非明治的传记，且那些事情也都不深入。不过作为对象的明治就那样，也没有办法。谁写都差不多。况且，这本应该是最详细的吧。

其实一般。日译本比原版好。写得总觉得是明治时期的事情，而非明治的传记，且那些事情也都不深入。不过作为对象的明治就那样，也没有办法。谁写都差不多。况且，这本应该是最详细的吧。

其实一般。日译本比原版好。写得总觉得是明治时期的事情，而非明治的传记，且那些事情也都不深入。不过作为对象的明治就那样，也没有办法。谁写都差不多。况且，这本应该是最详细的吧。