The Satsuma Rebellion: An Episode Of Modern Japanese History (1879) is a book written by Augustus Henry Mounsey that provides a detailed account of the Satsuma Rebellion that took place in Japan in 1877. The book covers the events leading up to the rebellion, the key players involved, and the military tactics used by both sides during the conflict. Mounsey draws on a variety of primary sources, including interviews with participants and eyewitness accounts, to provide a comprehensive overview of this important episode in Japanese history. The book also explores the political and social context in which the rebellion occurred, including the tensions between the traditional samurai class and the modernizing government of the Meiji era. Overall, The Satsuma Rebellion is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in Japanese history or military history more broadly.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.