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The book offers a comprehensive history of the American occupation of Japan, highlighting its profound impact on Japanese society over six years. It explores the complex interactions between the occupying forces and the Japanese people, revealing unexpected consequences for both sides. Dower's extensive research is complemented by striking documentary photographs, providing a nuanced perspective on the era, from high-level decisions regarding Emperor Hirohito to the everyday experiences of individuals across the social spectrum.
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Embracing Defeat, John W. Dower
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- Released
- 1999
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- Title
- Embracing Defeat
- Subtitle
- Japan in the Wake of World War II
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John W. Dower
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- Released
- 1999
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 678
- ISBN13
- 9780393046861
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Historical Themes, History, Military History, Wars, World War II, Japan, Asia, Japanese History
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- The book offers a comprehensive history of the American occupation of Japan, highlighting its profound impact on Japanese society over six years. It explores the complex interactions between the occupying forces and the Japanese people, revealing unexpected consequences for both sides. Dower's extensive research is complemented by striking documentary photographs, providing a nuanced perspective on the era, from high-level decisions regarding Emperor Hirohito to the everyday experiences of individuals across the social spectrum.