Discourse By Three Drunkards On Government by Nakae Chomin (ISBN:0834801922)

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		Discourse By Three Drunkards On Government
	
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			Nakae Chomin		
	
A Discourse by Three Drunkards on Government takes the form of a debate between a spokesman for Western ideals of democracy and progress, and an...more
 A Discourse by Three Drunkards on Government takes the form of a debate between a spokesman for Western ideals of democracy and progress, and an advocate for adherence to traditional samurai values. Their discussion is moderated by the imperturbable Master Nankai, who loves nothing more than to drink and argue politics. The fiction of the drinking bout allowed Chomin to debate freely topical political issues, in a discussion that offers an astute analysis of contemporary European politics and a prophetic vision of Japan's direction. This lucid and precise translation of a delightful work has been designated one of the UNESCO series of classics of world literature.   less

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
I dreaded reading this because I thought it would be comparable to walking through quicksand, but I actually enjoyed it very much.  Chomin presented very relevant arguments about Japanese Meiji era in a fashion that anyone with a basic understanding of history and political thought can comprehend.  Also a great look into Japanese history in the late 19th century.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
It is a fantastic and enlightening essay! But one must know the history of the Meiji era in Japan in order to appreciate this unique parody.

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							A Reader
						
							few weeks ago						
Really just a rant on late 19th century Japanese politics, but an intriguing, funny, and prophetic rant.

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