Kagawa Of Japan

Kagawa of Japan is a biography written by Cyril J. Davey that tells the story of Toyohiko Kagawa, a prominent Christian social reformer in Japan during the early 20th century. The book covers Kagawa's life from his birth in 1888 to his death in 1960, tracing his journey from a poor family in Kobe to becoming a leading figure in the labor movement, a champion of women's rights, and an advocate for peace and social justice.The book explores Kagawa's religious beliefs and how they shaped his activism, as well as his involvement in various social and political movements in Japan, including the fight for workers' rights and the struggle against Japanese militarism during World War II. It also delves into Kagawa's personal life, including his marriage to a fellow activist and his struggles with illness and depression.Overall, Kagawa of Japan offers a comprehensive portrait of a complex and influential figure in Japanese history, shedding light on the intersection of religion, politics, and social justice in early 20th century Japan.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more