Lord Hotta, the Pioneer Diplomat of Japan (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781020325618)

This biography tells the story of Lord Hotta Masayoshi, a prominent Japanese diplomat who played a key role in shaping Japan's foreign policy during the late Edo period. His dealings with Russia, the Netherlands, and other major powers helped lay the groundwork for Japan's emergence as a modern industrial nation. The book offers insights into the history of Japan and its relations with the West.

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