A Discourse by Three Drunkards on Government

Nakae Chomin’s Discourse by Three Drunkards on Government offers a captivating glimpse into a nation grappling with modernization and the adoption of Western-style governance. Through the spirited discussions of three distinct characters—the Gentleman of Western Learning, the Champion of the East, and the enigmatic Master Nankai who loves nothing more than to drink and argue politics—Chomin skillfully navigates the competing visions and ideologies that were shaping Japan’s future. Each char...