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Embracing Defeat

Japan in the Wake of World War II

byJohn W. Dower

Genres: History 20th Centuty History

Who is this book for? Readers interested in modern history, particularly post-war Japan.

Topics WarIdentityPowerSurvival

MoodReflective

Chronicles the events that took place in Japan at the end of World War II and explores the effects they have had on the development and shaping of the Japanese society, from immediately after the war to the present day. Reprint. 40,000 first printing.

Language

Published on

01/06/2000

Pages

680

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780393320275

Price Comparison

14.59 €

16.99 £

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