Minobe Tatsukichi: Interpreter of Constitutionalism in Japan

Minobe Tatsukichi and the Evolution of Japanese Constitutionalism examines the life, work, and enduring impact of Minobe Tatsukichi, a pivotal figure in Japanese constitutional theory. While Minobe is often referenced in Western literature, his contributions have frequently been reduced to his association with the "emperor-organ theory" and his brief, dramatic clash with militarist factions during the 1935 Minobe Affair. This book seeks to expand beyond those limited narratives, exploring t...