Episode number 1 of Series “Japan: imperial power to industrial giant”.
Using documentary footage, this film traces the rise and fall of Japanese imperialism between the years 1850-1945. It gives insights into Japan’s internal political struggles, its militaristic philosophy, and the role of the United States in providing Japan with the tools of war.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
504783
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Militarism
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Military history
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → War - Historical perspectives
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Japan
Documentary → Documentary films - Canada
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Imperialism
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Japan - Politics and government
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Japan - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Political science
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Foreign relations - Japan
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Japan - Civilization - American influences
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)