Warriors of the Rising Sun, A History of the Japanese Military
Language: English
Published by W.W. Norton & Company, NY, 1997
- First Edition
- Hardcover
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W.W. Norton & Company, NY. A history of the Japanese Military from its experiences in the Boxer Rebellion through WWII. During the Sino-Russian War in 1904-1905 Boxer Rebellion the Japanese were noted for the high standrad of humanity with which they treated their POWs. By WWII they were known for how subhuman they treated their enemies and prisoners. Edgerton documents the changes. Very good copy of the stated first edition in a very good dust jacket. 384 pages.
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- Title
- Warriors of the Rising Sun, A History of the Japanese Military
- Author
- Robert B. Edgerton
- Publisher
- W.W. Norton & Company, NY
- Publication year
- 1997
- Condition
- Very good
- Dust jacket
- Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0393040852
- ISBN 13
- 9780393040852
- Edition
- 1st Edition
“This is a compelling, well-told story that gives us extraordinary insights into why Japanese and Chinese see each other as they do, how Americans and Russians became involved in the barbarism of Asian conflicts, and why this will be remembered as the century of total and incredibly brutal war.” ―Walter LaFeber, author of The Clash
Chronicles the Japanese military's transformation from honorable soldiers known for their chivalry and kindness towards their wounded and imprisoned enemies into men who massacred hundreds of thousands in the Pacific theater during World War II."Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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