Isolationism
14 articles tagged with "Isolationism"
The Illusions and Realities of the 1919 Peace Settlement
Explore how the Treaty of Versailles failed to secure long-term peace, due to isolationism, economic fragility, and ideological conflicts post-WWI.
The United States as a Rising Power: National Identity and Geopolitical Positioning in 1914
Explore how demographic shifts and isolationism shaped the United States' national identity and geopolitical stance in 1914.
The Opening of Japan in the Mid-19th Century
Explore Japan's shift from isolationism to engagement with Western powers in the mid-19th century through key events like Perry's arrival and the Treaty of Kanagawa.
Japan's Exposure to Western Ideas During the Tokugawa Period
Explore how limited contact with Europe during Tokugawa rule shaped Japan's intellectual and technological landscape, paving the way for modernization.
Chinese Worldview and Foreign Relations During the Qing Dynasty
Explore how cultural superiority during the Qing Dynasty shaped limited trade relations with European powers.
The First British Mission to China (1793)
Explore the 1793 British mission led by Lord Macartney to China under Emperor Qianlong, highlighting cultural clashes and trade ambitions.
Early American Diplomacy: Frontiers, Trade, and Domestic Politics
Early American diplomacy navigated complex international relations to define borders, manage trade interests, and protect against foreign intervention through treaties with European powers.
The Tokugawa Era's Prosperity and Isolation: An Economic and Cultural Shift
Explore Japan's Tokugawa era from 1603-1868, marked by economic growth, cultural innovation, and isolationist policies leading to internal strain.
Japan's Transition to Economic Self-Sufficiency in the Edo Period
Explore Japan's unique path to economic self-sufficiency during the Edo period through internal stability and innovative agricultural practices.
Japan's Military Decline During the Tokugawa Shogunate
Explore Japan's decline in military readiness under the Tokugawa shogunate, from isolationism to exposure to Western powers.
Early Modern Japan: Challenges of Isolationism and Christian Persecution
Explore seventeenth-century Japan's transition under the Tokugawa shogunate, marked by internal threats, external pressures, and severe Christian persecution leading to isolationism.
The Isolation and Consolidation of Japan: A Historical Overview
Explore Japan's historical path shaped by isolation, internal conflicts, and rare invasions leading to unique political structures and national identity.
The End of the Yuan Dynasty and the Early Ming Era: A Turning Point in Late Medieval China
Explore China's transition from Mongol rule to the Ming dynasty marked by natural disasters, rebellions, and a shift towards isolationism.
Ancient Chinese Isolation and Early Cultural Development
Explore ancient China's cultural development marked by isolation, leading to unique advancements in bronze casting, stone carving, and jade work.