The Autobiography of Ozaki Yukio: The Struggle for Constitutional Government in Japan.

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Summary: Marvellously-told story of Japan's political development
Review: Ozaki was a real original, a samurai fighting for political modernization and responsible government. Elected to the very first Diet in 1890, he served for more than 60 turbulent years. He knew everyone in Japanese public life and draws sharp portraits of them and their actions. The story is told clearly enough (with annotations where needed) and vividly enough to serve as an introduction to Japan's political history. The editing and translation, by Ozaki's grand-daughter, is excellent.

Will O'Neil