Political Murders in Japan Based on Selected Examples in the Years 1854–1910 Cover Image

Morderstwa polityczne w Japonii na wybranych przykładach w okresie 1854–1910
Political Murders in Japan Based on Selected Examples in the Years 1854–1910

Author(s): Norbert Bociański
Subject(s): History, Political history
Published by: Wielkopolska Rada Młodzieży
Keywords: Political Murders;assassinations;The Otsu Incident;Yuko Hatakeyama;An Jung-geun

Summary/Abstract: The article deals with political murders in Japan based on selected examples during the years 1854–1910. Both successful assassinations and failed attempts have been described. The article deals also with acts of terrorism committed by various political organizations, the government of Japan and individuals who committed assassinations spontaneously. Furthermore, the article presents the international context and the internal situation in which Japan found itself in consequence of the acts of terrorism committed during the discussed period.

  • Issue Year: 2014
  • Issue No: 3
  • Page Range: 38-49
  • Page Count: 12
  • Language: Polish