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Okinawa, the history on an island peopleBook 1958 • Kerr, George H.
Okinawans • Asia > East Asia
Kerr has written a comprehensive history of Okinawa that focuses mostly on foreign relations. He relates in detail Perry's visit to Okinawa in which he ultimately forces himself into the royal palace. It is a trial run for his open door policy in Jap...