Tower of Skulls

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A History of the Asia-Pacific War: July 1937-May 1942

By Richard B. Frank

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Tower of Skulls by Richard B. Frank provides a detailed historical account of the early years of the Second World War in Asia and the Pacific. The book covers the events leading up to the conflict and the initial battles between Japan, China, and several Western powers. It delves into the complex military strategies, political manoeuvrings, and the impact on civilian populations, offering a comprehensive view of this pivotal period in history.
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You might enjoy this book if you have an interest in the Pacific War's early stages and the intricate military, political, and social dynamics involved. Richard B. Frank provides a detailed exploration of the conflict, offering insights into the events and decisions that shaped this pivotal period in history. This work may appeal to readers who appreciate thorough historical analysis combined with engaging narratives.

Tower of Skulls

The first book in a new three-volume history of the Asia-Pacific War, by the acclaimed author of Downfall and Guadalcanal.

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In 1937, the swath of the globe east from India to the Pacific Ocean enclosed half the world's population. Japan's onslaught into China that year unleashed a tidal wave of events that fundamentally transformed this region and killed about twenty-five million people.

This extraordinary World War II narrative vividly portrays the battles across this entire region and links those struggles on many levels with their profound twenty-first-century legacies.

In this first volume of a trilogy, award-winning historian Richard B. Frank draws on rich archival research and recently discovered documentary evidence to tell an epic story that gave birth to the world we live in now.

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Tower of Skulls by Richard B. Frank is praised for its compelling depiction of the chaos of war, with a notable strength in presenting the Chinese perspective. The author's ability to vividly portray both major and minor characters is a highlight, while his attention to detail and humane approach are also highly commended.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780393541366

Publisher: WW Norton & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 March 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: WW Norton & Co

Illustration: 16 pages of photographs; 14 maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 211.0mm

Weight: 586g

Pages: 784

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Asian History Global History History & Military Military History Non-Fiction Richard B. Frank

About the Author

Richard B. Frank is an internationally acclaimed historian of the Asia-Pacific War. He was an aerorifle platoon leader with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam and is the author of Guadalcanal and Downfall. He is a member of the Board of Presidential Counselors of the National WWII Museum and lives in Annandale, Virginia.