Alexander Williamson and the modernisation of Japan

One hundred and fifty years ago, five students were smuggled out of feudal Japan and came to London to learn Western technology, governance, and economics. They were put into the care of Alexander Williamson, who was Professor of Chemistry at University College London, and when they went back they,...

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Veröffentlicht in:Science Progress (1933-). - Science Reviews. - 98(2015), 3, Seite 276-290
1. Verfasser: DAVIES, ALWYN G. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Online-Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2015
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Science Progress (1933-)
Schlagworte:Alexander Williamson Emma Catherine Williamson Williamson Synthesis ether Japan Choshu Five Satsuma clan Brookwood Cemetery Ito Sakurai mehr... Behavioral sciences Physical sciences Education Business Arts