Shiga Shigetaka 1863-1927

'...succinctly written and contains more detail than many books twice its length. In fact, the lucidity of the style, in combination with a clear structure, amkes very much for readability, something I personally would like to see a lot more academics bear in mind...and I do most heartilt recommend it.' - Ken Henshall University of Waikato

• Introduction 1 The First Myth - Shiga as a 'Conservative' Intellectual 2 Nihon Fiikeiron Uapanese Landscape): The Second Myth of Shiga the Imperialist 3 Shiga's Early Years 4 Nan'yo Jiji (Current Affairs in the South Seas) 5 Educating for a New Japan Part 1: The Imperial Education System: The Imperial Rescript on Education Part 2: An Enlightened World View: Shiga in the Twentieth Century 6 Conclusion