Manchurian League 2600 AD Japan Baseball 1940s Proto-Professional Japan Japan

by Kunio Sakamoto

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Manchurian League 2600 AD Japan Baseball 1940s Proto-Professional Japan Japan Key Features ✔ Discover a rare and historically significant book titled "Manchurian League 2600 AD Japan Baseball 1940s Proto-Professional Japan," originally published as a Japanese hardcover. This comprehensive work delves into the fascinating history of Japanese professional baseball during a tumultuous era, focusing on the league held in Manchuria in 1940, a pivotal year when the Tokyo Olympics were canceled and Japan's imperial ambitions influenced sports and society. ✔ This book explores the origins of professional baseball in Japan, its struggles under national policy, and the stories of key figures like Kaneko Kuniwo and Son Kōshun, whose careers intertwined with the development of baseball in Japan and Manchuria. It covers topics such as the transformation of baseball into a martial spirit, the participation of Korean players, the impact of the Great Kanto Earthquake, and the decline of the league amid wartime pressures. Richly detailed, it also discusses the broader context of Japanese imperialism, wartime sports policies, and the end of baseball in Manchuria. ✔ Key features include detailed chapters on early professional baseball, the influence of military and government policies, and the legacy of the Manchurian league. The book is a valuable resource for baseball historians, collectors, and those interested in Japan’s wartime history. ✔ Item Specifics: ✔ C:Condition: Like New (Never read

• Publisher: Not specified
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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