Hirohito's War

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The Pacific War, 1941-1945

By Dr Francis Pike

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Hirohito's War by Dr Francis Pike delves into Japan's strategic military campaigns during World War II, focusing on Emperor Hirohito's role and influence. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the political, economic, and social factors that shaped Japan's wartime decisions. It offers a nuanced examination of the conflicts in the Pacific and the intricate dynamics within the Japanese leadership.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in the complex narratives of World War II from the Japanese perspective. It offers a detailed examination of Japan's strategic military and political decisions, providing a nuanced understanding of the nation's role and leadership during the war.

Hirohito's War

Originally published in hardcover in 2015 by Bloomsbury Academic.

A thorough and meticulously detailed survey of one of the key theatres of the Second World War.

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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 providing a detailed account of campaigns and battles, Francis Pike challenges the standard interpretations regarding the causes of the war, Emperor Hirohito’s war guilt, the inevitability of US victory, the abilities of General MacArthur and Admiral Yamamoto, and the roles of China, Great Britain, and Australia. The book also examines military and naval technology, as well as the necessity of the fire-bombing of Japan and the eventual use of the atomic 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.

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Hirohito's War by Dr Francis Pike is praised for its comprehensive and meticulously detailed account of the Pacific War, setting a new standard in military history. Reviewers highlight its balanced coverage of various theatres of war, including often overlooked aspects like the Burma Campaign and China's resistance. Pike's work is recognised for its vivid storytelling and thorough research, offering new perspectives and criticised war leaders while providing a nuanced narrative that appeals to both scholars and general readers.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472596710

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 September 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 58.0mm

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 1580g

Pages: 1208

Collections

Asian History Dr Francis Pike Education & Reference History & Military Military History Non-Fiction

About the Author

Francis Pike is a historian, journalist and specialist in Asian economics, politics and history and is author of Empires at War: A Short History of Modern Asia Since World War II (2009).