Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. List of Illustrations ix
4. Acknowledgments xi
5. Introduction 1
6. 1. The Rise of “Western” Musketry, 1841–1860 13
7. 2. Rising Tensions and Renewed Reform, 1860–1866 47
8. 3. The Drives to Build a Federal Army, 1866–1872 73
9. 4. Instituting Universal Military Service, 1873–1876 105
10. 5. Dress Rehearsal: The Satsuma Rebellion, 1877 131
11. 6. Organizational Reform and the Creation of the Serviceman, 1878–1894 156
12. Conclusion 178
13. Glossary 183
14. Notes 187
15. Bibliography 213
16. Index 223