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This Pulitzer Prize-winning history of World War II chronicles the dramatic rise and fall of the Japanese empire, from the invasion of Manchuria and China to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0553233009
ISBN13:9780553233001
Release Date:October 1982
Publisher:Bantam Books
Length:1072 Pages
Weight:1.16 lbs.
Customer Reviews
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Pacific War
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
... incredibly rich information about the Pacific War! A very detailed and readable book. Outstanding!
WWII from the Japanese point of view
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is a monumental piece of work. The author has managed to craft hundreds of sources into one single narrative that reads like an epic novel. The book begins from Japan's involvement into China right up to the Allies' occupation after her surrender.Since history is mainly dictated by the victors, objective works from the point of view of the defeated countries are often hard to come by. John Toland has managed to do a great job in filling this void, giving us a rare glimpse as to the whens, whys and hows of Japan's decision to get herself into an ultimately disastrous war.If you are a WWII enthusiast, and have read mainly accounts written by American or British authors, then this book will fill in a lot of the gaps. If anything, it's enlightening to read the other side of the story to any conflict. Very highly recommended. Find a used copy today!
Great history, great drama
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This book should be in print. The story of the Pacific War as the Japanese experienced it. Toland did extensive research, including interviews with people on the Japanese side who were involved with the war at every level--from the battlefield to the conferences where the emperor "presided". He has a novelist's eye for detail. The result is a sweeping historical account peppered with fascinating vignettes that show how these events impacted the lives of hundreds of individuals. A long book, but never boring.
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