Book

Okinawa, the history on an island people

C. E. Tuttle Co. • Rutland, Vt. • Published In 1958 • Pages:

By: Kerr, George H..

Abstract
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 Japan. Kerr is also good on Okinawa's long period of dual submission to Japan and China and Okinawan efforts to keep it a secret. Kerr relates in detail the missionary Bettelheim's long-suffering stay on the island, which overlapped with Perry's visit.
Subjects
History
External trade
Chief executive
External relations
culture
Okinawans
HRAF PubDate
2000
Region
Asia
Sub Region
East Asia
Document Type
Book
Evaluation
Creator Type
Historian
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Ian Skoggard;2000
Field Date
Not Specified
Coverage Date
1100-1944
Coverage Place
Okinawa, Japan
Notes
George H. Kerr
Includes bibliographical references (p. 491-518)
LCCN
58012283
LCSH
Ryukyuans