""Advance Japan: A Nation Thoroughly In Earnest"" is a book written by J. Morris in 1895. The book is an exploration of the rapid modernization and industrialization of Japan during the Meiji era, which began in 1868. Morris examines the political, social, and economic changes that took place in Japan during this time period, including the adoption of Western-style institutions and technologies, the creation of a modern education system, and the growth...