Georges Appert facts for kids
Georges Appert was a smart French man who lived from 1850 to 1934. He was a historian, which means he studied and wrote about the past. He was also a writer and an expert on Japan. He even taught law at the University of Tokyo.
Life and Work
Georges Appert was born in France in 1850. He became very interested in Japan. He spent many years there.
Advisor in Japan
From 1879 to 1889, Georges Appert worked as an advisor for the Japanese government. This was during the Meiji period in Japan. During this time, Japan was changing a lot. It was learning from Western countries. Appert helped them with legal matters.
Teaching Law
Appert also taught law at the University of Tokyo. He shared his knowledge with Japanese students.
His Writings
Georges Appert wrote many books. Most of his books were about law and Japan. He wrote about Japanese history and how their laws worked. He also wrote about economics.
Some of his important books include:
- Ancien Japon (which means Old Japan), published in 1888.
- Un code de la féodalité Japonaise au XIIIe siècle (about Japanese feudalism in the 13th century), published in 1900.
- He also wrote a dictionary of legal terms.
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