History
China and Japan had different policies to trade in the 19th century. Where the Chinese chose to close themselves in, the Japanese chose to trade with the newcomers. In the 19th century, China was a major manufacturing superpower. The Chinese did not buy many goods from European exporters like Britain
Japanese History
You might have wondered what the difference between Japan and Europe was during the feudal age. In feudal Europe, most countries had kings who were feared and served by the people of the land. They commanded vast armies and held control over their land by giving land to their supporters.
Japanese History
1185 CE to 1868 CE The Japanese feudal society consisted of the emperor, shoguns, daimyo, samurai, and serfs. In feudal times, the emperors could control the land by making agreements with the daimyo and shoguns. The Emperors ruled Japan for a long time. Many civil wars happened in that time
History
Saying “The Middle Ages” will probably spark an image of a majestic castle in Germany, or perhaps a field full of brave knights fighting each other. Something you might not think of is Japan. However, the Middle Ages certainly did happen in Japan. This is the social structure in Feudal