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Japan is now one of Australia’s major trading partners. Japanese society in the Tokugawa period was dominated by the Shoguns who ruled on behalf of the Emperor. While Japanese society developed in some different ways to Western European society, we can also see many similarities in this development as well. As historians, our aim is to develop a deeper understanding of Japanese culture and history by investigating and comparing our development.
TASK: Answer the following question in correct persuasive essay form. A correct bibliography must be used. The research booklet, all notes, preparatory drafts must also be submitted. NB. Photocopies/print outs with highlighting are not regarded as notes.
“There were many uncanny similarities between the social and military/warrior features of Tokugawa Japan and those of Medieval Europe, considering they developed in isolation from one another.”
Do you agree, partly agree or disagree with this statement? Justify your response using historical evidence as proof.
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