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""A Life of Yukichi Fukuzawa"" is a biography of one of Japan's most influential figures, written by Asataro Miyamori and originally published in 1902. Yukichi Fukuzawa was a scholar, writer, and entrepreneur who lived during the Meiji period of Japanese history. He is best known for his role in modernizing Japan and promoting Western ideas and practices. The book covers Fukuzawa's life from his childhood in a small village to his rise as a prominent figure in Japanese society. It details his education, including his studies in Dutch and his exposure to Western philosophy and politics. It also explores his career as a writer and journalist, as well as his involvement in business and politics. Throughout the book, Miyamori provides insight into Fukuzawa's thoughts and beliefs, as well as the historical context in which he lived. He also explores Fukuzawa's relationships with other important figures of the time, including political leaders and intellectuals. Overall, ""A Life of Yukichi Fukuzawa"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography of a fascinating figure in Japanese history. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of Fukuzawa's contributions to modernizing Japan and his impact on Japanese society and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.