Hirohito's War

The Pacific War, 1941-1945

Nonfiction, History, Asian, Japan, Modern, 20th Century, Military, World War II
Cover of the book Hirohito's War by Dr Francis Pike, Bloomsbury Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Dr Francis Pike ISBN: 9781350021228
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: September 8, 2016
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic Language: English
Author: Dr Francis Pike
ISBN: 9781350021228
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: September 8, 2016
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Language: English

Named one of Foreign Affairs' Best Books of 2016

In his magisterial 1,208 page narrative of the Pacific War, Francis Pike's Hirohito's War offers an original interpretation, balancing the existing Western-centric view with attention to the Japanese perspective on the conflict. As well as giving a 'blow-by-blow' account of campaigns and battles, Francis Pike offers many challenges to the standard interpretations with regards to the causes of the war; Emperor Hirohito's war guilt; the inevitability of US Victory; the abilities of General MacArthur and Admiral Yamamoto; the role of China, Great Britain and Australia; military and naval technology; and the need for the fire-bombing of Japan and the eventual use of the atom bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Hirohito's War is accompanied by additional online resources, including more details on logistics, economics, POWs, submarines and kamikaze, as well as a 1930-1945 timeline and over 200 maps.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Named one of Foreign Affairs' Best Books of 2016

In his magisterial 1,208 page narrative of the Pacific War, Francis Pike's Hirohito's War offers an original interpretation, balancing the existing Western-centric view with attention to the Japanese perspective on the conflict. As well as giving a 'blow-by-blow' account of campaigns and battles, Francis Pike offers many challenges to the standard interpretations with regards to the causes of the war; Emperor Hirohito's war guilt; the inevitability of US Victory; the abilities of General MacArthur and Admiral Yamamoto; the role of China, Great Britain and Australia; military and naval technology; and the need for the fire-bombing of Japan and the eventual use of the atom bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Hirohito's War is accompanied by additional online resources, including more details on logistics, economics, POWs, submarines and kamikaze, as well as a 1930-1945 timeline and over 200 maps.

More books from Bloomsbury Publishing

Cover of the book Spacejackers by Dr Francis Pike
Cover of the book The Gentle, Jealous God by Dr Francis Pike
Cover of the book The Racket by Dr Francis Pike
Cover of the book Contemporary Task-Based Language Teaching in Asia by Dr Francis Pike
Cover of the book Sports Supplements by Dr Francis Pike
Cover of the book Water Scarcity, Climate Change and Conflict in the Middle East by Dr Francis Pike
Cover of the book Facebook and Conversation Analysis by Dr Francis Pike
Cover of the book The Collected Works of Edward Schillebeeckx Volume 10 by Dr Francis Pike
Cover of the book Shakespeare's Demonology by Dr Francis Pike
Cover of the book Germany Ascendant by Dr Francis Pike
Cover of the book The Dreyfus Trials by Dr Francis Pike
Cover of the book Reformation Divided by Dr Francis Pike
Cover of the book An Anthropology of Puzzles by Dr Francis Pike
Cover of the book Sunny Sweet Is So Not Sorry by Dr Francis Pike
Cover of the book Mnemonic by Dr Francis Pike
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy