Embracing Defeat Part 2 1945 Japan WWII Postwar Expanded Edition Japan

by John W. Dower, Yoichi Miura, Tadaaki Takasugi, Yasuko Tashiro

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Embracing Defeat Part 2 1945 Japan WWII Postwar Expanded Edition Japan Key Features ✔ This comprehensive expanded edition of "Embracing Defeat Part 2: Japan 1945" offers an in-depth exploration of Japan's postwar period following World War II. The book vividly reconstructs the complex and often contradictory atmosphere of occupied Japan, emphasizing how the Japanese people's responses to defeat and occupation shaped the nation's path toward democracy and reconstruction. Featuring numerous newly added illustrations and detailed text, this edition brings to life the nuanced realities of the era, including the political, social, and cultural transformations that took place under occupation. ✔ Key features include detailed analyses of various democratic movements, reflections on the justice meted out to victors and losers, and insights into Japan’s efforts to rebuild and grow amidst profound upheaval. The book also discusses the symbolic and political significance of the Emperor, constitutional reforms, and the retreat from democratic reforms, providing a comprehensive understanding of Japan’s postwar history. ✔ Item Specifics: ✔ C:Condition: Like New (Never read) ✔ C:Title: Embracing Defeat Part 2 1945 Japan WWII Postwar Expanded Edition Japan ✔ C:Japanese Title: 敗北を抱きしめて〈下〉第二次大戦後の日本人 増補版 [単行本] ✔ C:Format: Hardcover ✔ C:Language: Japanese ✔ C:Publisher: [Publisher information not provided] ✔ C:Publication Year: [Year not provided] ✔ C:Pages: [Number of pages not provided] ✔ C:IS

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• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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