I'm writing an essay about this period, and I need a bibliography to use for it. I already have those books:
W. G. Beasley, "The Modern History of Japan"
Marius B. Jansen, "The Making of Modern Japan"
W. G. Beasley, "The Meiji Restoration"
Donald Keene, "Emperor of Japan: Meiji and His World"
I need to add another book to that list. I need it in a pdf form though, since I don't have time or money right now to import a physical verion to my country. I'd prefer if it was also written by a Japanese author, but that's not necessary.
Does it have to be books, or are essays/papers okay too? (I'd whack every student with a virtual stick who only sticks to books)
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