Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Acknowledgments v
3. Contents vii
4. Explanatory Note ix
5. Introduction 1
6. I. Tokugawa Political Society 13
7. II. Troubles at Home 41
8. III. Dangers from Abroad 74
9. IV. Unequal Treaties 98
10. V. Reforming Lords 117
11. VI. Dissenting Samurai 140
12. VII. The Politics of Expulsion 172
13. VIII. The Failure of Expulsion 197
14. IX. The Failure of Terrorism 214
15. X. The Restoration Movement 241
16. XI. Restoration 273
17. XII. Problems of Government 300
18. XIII. The New Political Structure 325
19. XIV. Wealth and Strength 350
20. XV. Finance and Society 379
21. XVI. Conclusions 405
22. Appendix A. Glossary of Japanese Terms 427
23. Appendix B. Biographical Notes 431
24. Notes 441
25. Annotated Bibliography 483
26. Index 499