The authors trace the origins of the Imperial Army back to its samurai roots in 19th-century Japan to tell the story of the rise and fall of this extraordinary military force. "Analyzes the military legacy of the Imperial Army and assesses moral repsonsibility for its excesses".--Kirkus. Photos.
Meirion and Susie Harries began their writing partnership in 1979 and have since co-authored six books, as well as articles on Japanese security and environmental policy for English and Japanese newspapers. This is their second book on Japanese history. They live in England.
The authors trace the origins of the Imperial Army back to its samurai roots in 19th-century Japan to tell the story of the rise and fall of this extraordinary military force. "Analyzes the military legacy of the Imperial Army and assesses moral repsonsibility for its excesses".--Kirkus. Photos.
Meirion and Susie Harries began their writing partnership in 1979 and have since co-authored six books, as well as articles on Japanese security and environmental policy for English and Japanese newspapers. This is their second book on Japanese history. They live in England.
Meirion and Susie Harries began their writing partnership in 1979 and have since co-authored six books, as well as articles on Japanese security and environmental policy for English and Japanese newspapers. This is their second book on Japanese history. They live in England.
Praise for Soldiers of the Sun
"This book ought to be read as a necessary prelude to the
ill-informed and uncultured debate that rages in the United States.
The lessons of history, and of what happens when a thwarted nation
finds itself encircled, are there to be learned."
-- Newsday
"A fine history that analyzes the military legacy of the Imperial
Japanese Army and assesses moral responsibility for its
excesses."
-- Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Soldiers of the Sun
"This book ought to be read as a necessary prelude to the
ill-informed and uncultured debate that rages in the United States.
The lessons of history, and of what happens when a thwarted nation
finds itself encircled, are there to be learned."
-- Newsday
"A fine history that analyzes the military legacy of the Imperial
Japanese Army and assesses moral responsibility for its
excesses."
-- Kirkus Reviews
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