Empires and Emperors of Russia, China, Korea, and Japan

Few men have travelled so far and into such remote quarters as the Count Vay de Vaya has. His position has secured for him access to the leading and most accomplished circles wherever he has been, and his linguistic attainments, as well as his wide personal experience of men and affairs in every quarter of the globe, give him an almost unique opportunity of describing and commenting on the countries which he has visited--their people, rulers, and institutions.