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“Historian Herbert P. Bix writes about the Taisho emperor Yoshahito in his book Hirohito, discussing his inability to continue Meiji's legacy.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Japanese imperial history
For: Historians and students of Japanese history
Key quote: “Bix continues, quote, thus, without any institutional change having occurred, the accession in 1912 of Hirohito's father became an important turning point in the conduct of state affairs.”
The host discusses the significance of the Taisho emperor, Yoshihito, and his impact on Japanese governance during a tumultuous period. They reference Herbert P. Bix's book 'Hirohito' to highlight the challenges faced by Yoshihito and the resulting power vacuum in the Japanese political system.