German-Japanese bilateral relations genesis in the second half of the 19th century
https://doi.org/10.28995/2073-6339-2023-4-423-433
Abstract
The paper provides a retrospective historical overview of forming and developing bilateral relations between Germany and Japan in the second half of the 19th century on the basis of documents and materials, previously largely not introduced into Russian scientific discourse. Taking as an example the commemorative events marking the 160th anniversary of the first diplomatic treaty, the relevance of the research subject which allows a clearer logic and features understanding of the modern dialogue between the two countries. The prerequisites and historical conditions for the interaction genesis as well as the contractual and factual basis of cooperation are studied. The article highlights the preparatory stage, negotiation process, practical results and strategic consequences of the expedition of Friedrich zu Eulenburg in 1859–1862 as well as the Treaty of Friendship, Trade and Navigation conclusion between Prussia and Japan, the contribution of Iwakura 1871–1873 mission in the political and cultural rapprochement between Japan and Germany, the role of Major Clemens Meckel in the modernization of the Japanese army, the assistance of lawyer Hermann Roesler in forming Japanese Meiji statehood, government institutions and legal framework. The influence of German military doctors on the development of Japanese military medicine is shown as well as the reflection of Japanese topics in German public life and art is illustrated.
Keywords
Prussia,
Germany,
Japan,
Treaty of Friendship,
Trade and Navigation,
Eulenburg expedition,
Meckel,
Roesler
About the Author
O. Yu. Semenov
Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Oleg Yu. Semenov, Cand. of Sci. (History), associate professor
23, Gagarina Av. , Nizhny Novgorod, 603022
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Semenov O.Yu. German-Japanese bilateral relations genesis in the second half of the 19th century. RSUH/RGGU Bulletin Series "Political Science. History. International Relations". 2023;(4/3):423-433. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.28995/2073-6339-2023-4-423-433
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