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400 years ago: The English mission to Japan and its legacy – Timon Screech

17 June 2013 @ 6:45 pm - 8:30 pm

| Free
engraving of Sir Thomas Smythe
Sir Thomas Smythe

 

This illustrated lecture will outline the historical facts, but also bring to life the gripping story of human interaction, bravery and mutual attempts at comprehension, that surround the first trade interactions between Britain and Japan in 1613, 400 years ago this September.

To reserve your place, please call the Japan Society office on 020 7828 6330 or email events@japansociety.org.uk or submit the online booking form (http://www.japansociety.org.uk/booking-form/).

http://www.japansociety.org.uk/28431/a-forgotten-episode/

 

Details

Date:
17 June 2013
Time:
6:45 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:

Venue

The Swedenborg Society
20-21 Bloomsbury Way (Hall entrance on Barter St), London, WC1A 2TH United Kingdom