The Mikado’s Empire Volume 1 is a historical book written by William Elliot Griffis that covers the history of Japan from 660 B.C. to 1872 A.D. The book is divided into several chapters that cover different periods in Japanese history, including the prehistoric era, the rise of the samurai, the feudal era, and the Meiji Restoration. The author explores the political, social, and cultural developments that shaped Japan over the centuries, as well as its interactions with other countries and cultures. The book also includes illustrations, maps, and photographs to help readers visualize the events and places discussed in the text. Overall, The Mikado’s Empire Volume 1 provides a comprehensive overview of Japan’s rich and complex history.In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.