Diary of Richard Cocks, Vol. 2: Cape-Merchant in the English Factory in Japan

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

1332008879 / 9781332008872

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Print on Demand. This book offers a unique glimpse into the life of a 17th-century English merchant in Japan. Through the authorââ â¢s meticulously kept diary, readers are transported to a world of bustling trade, political intrigue, and cultural exchange. The author, Richard Cocks, a key figure in the East India Companyââ â¢s operations in Japan, records his daily observations and interactions, providing a firsthand account of the social and economic landscape of the time. The book delves into the complexities of cross-cultural communication, the challenges of navigating a foreign land, and the intricate web of alliances and rivalries that characterized the commercial world of the period. The diary reveals a fascinating world of merchant networks, diplomatic maneuvering, and the constant struggle to maintain a balance of power between the English, Dutch, Chinese, and Japanese. Through Cocksââ â¢s detailed entries, the reader gains an intimate understanding of the daily routines of a foreign trader, his observations on Japanese customs and beliefs, and his insights into the political dynamics of the era. This book stands as a valuable historical document, shedding light on the early days of English involvement in Japan and offering a compelling portrait of a remarkable individual navigating a world of both opportunity and danger. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Titolo
Diary of Richard Cocks, Vol. 2: Cape-Merchant in the English Factory in Japan
Autore
Richard Cocks
Editore
Forgotten Books
Anno di pubblicazione
2018
Condizione
New
Tipo di libro
print-on-demand item
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1332008879
ISBN 13
9781332008872
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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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