Commodore Perry in the land of the Shogun

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In 1853, few Japanese people knew that a country called America even existed.For centuries, Japan had isolated itself from the outside world by refusing to trade with other countries and even refusing to help shipwrecked sailors, foreign or Japanese. The country's people still lived under a feudal system like that of Europe in the Middle Ages. But everything began to change when American Commodore Perry and his troops sailed to the Land of the Rising Sun, bringing with them new science and technology, and a new way of life.

subjects: Biography & Autobiography,  Foreign relations,  History,  Juvenile Nonfiction,  Juvenile literature,  Nonfiction,  United States Naval Expedition to Japan (1852-1854),  Diplomatic relations,  United States Naval Expedition to Japan. fast (OCoLC),  Newbery Honor,  United States Naval Expedition to Japan. fast (OCoLC)fst01410007,  Perry, matthew calbraith, 1794-1858,  United states, history, naval, juvenile literature,  United states, history, naval,  United states, history, 1815-1861,  Japan, juvenile literature,  Japan, foreign relations, united states,  Japan, history,  United states, foreign relations, juvenile literature,  United states, foreign relations

People: Matthew C. Perry,  Matthew Calbraith Perry (1794-1858)

Places: Japan,  United States