Imperial Japan and Defeat in the Second World War : The Collapse of an Empire

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Gain a nuanced and sensitive understanding of Imperial Japan's collapse during the Second World War. This hardcover book, "Imperial Japan and Defeat in the Second World War" by Peter Wetzler, offers a crucial corrective to reductive Western scholarship by examining the disconnect between nation and state during wartime Japan. Rooted in the Japanese perspective, it provides the first English assessment of the recently released Actual Record of the Showa Emperor, making vital primary and secondary Japanese archival sources accessible. Key Features: * Author: Peter Wetzler * Format: Hardcover * Pages: 256 * Language: English * Edition: First edition * Release Date: 20/02/2020 This book is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand this crucial period in Japanese history and the complexities of the Japanese Empire's downfall. Summary for keyword search: Imperial Japan, Second World War, Collapse of an Empire, Peter Wetzler, Hardcover book, English edition, Japanese history, wartime Japan, Showa Emperor.