Meiji Restoration This period of time led to the abolishment of the samurai class in favour of a more modern, conscripted army (despite the samurai being the instigators of the restoration). This was done in order to prevent Japan from being colonised by Western powers. (1 janv. 1868 – 1 janv. 1912)
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1868
1 janv. 1912
~ 44 years