Isaac Titsingh published 1 non-fiction book. The best-known is Illustrations of Japan.
Updated September 2026
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Illustrations of Japan (1820)
About Isaac Titsingh
Isaac Titsingh FRS was a Dutch diplomat, historian, Japanologist, and merchant. During a long career in East Asia, Titsingh was a senior official of the Dutch East India Company. He represented the European trading company in exclusive official contact with Tokugawa Japan, traveling to Edo twice for audiences with the shogun and other high officials of the shogunate. He was the Dutch and VOC governor general in Chinsura, Bengal.
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Isaac Titsingh FAQ
- How many books has Isaac Titsingh written?
- Isaac Titsingh published 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Isaac Titsingh's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Illustrations of Japan.
- What is Isaac Titsingh's most famous book?
- Illustrations of Japan is Isaac Titsingh's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.