Once again a nation was taking control's over another nation's own economy sovereignty because of imposing stronger forces as I happened in many countries in Africa with European nations
He had six wives: Catherine Parr, Catherine Howard, Anne of Cleves, Jane Seymour, Anne Boleyn, and Catherine of Aragon
Well they were all undeclared acts of war which resulted in the Country not having time to gather their army to defend themselves.
A Glacier is a sheet of ice that moves slowly over land.
This excerpt is a good expression of the ambivalence the author feels about the heavy influence European culture has on the Japanese culture. This ambivalence comes from the newer version of the Japanese life where European influences exist but the Japanese "ingredients" are still used. The text shows that he is content by having this new standard but sees a discontentment on the altered culture.
The Great Wave, released in 1830, is a painting that presents both European and Japanese characteristics.