Assembling more than 30 primary documents — including proposals; memoranda; decrypted messages; and imperial conferences — Iriye presents diplomatic exchanges from both American and Japanese perspectives to determine how and why the United States and Japan went to war in 1941. A detailed introduction provides background on Japanese aggression in China and Southeast Asia during the 1930s and economic unrest and isolationism in the United States. Readings add an interpretive dimension; placing Pearl Harbor in global context; essays from American; Japanese; Chinese; Soviet; German; British; and Indonesian perspectives explain how various countries applied pressure; offered assistance; exacerbated rifts; and significantly affected negotiations and Japan’s ultimate decision for war.
#31784 in Books HarperCollins Christian Pub. 2014-11-04 2014-11-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x .63 x 5.47l; .50 #File Name: 0310340497224 pagesWho Is This Man The Unpredictable Impact of the Inescapable Jesus
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Tremendous emotional reading....By Steve AndersenRead this book during the Lenten season. Very strong in relating the impact of Jesus's life through the centuries up to the presenttime. Ortberg's writing is concise; informative and even humorous in just the right places. A great book to read straight through because that is the way I had to read it. Could not put it down. I might add I read it just as I finished reading O'Rielly's KillingJesus. The two together added greatly to my understanding of the Lenten season.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Challenging Image of JesusBy Dale SiglerA very interesting discussion of Jesus' activities. Different perspective and challenging questions. Definately worth reading and he has study materials to go with it.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Needed BookBy Keefe H. CropperIn an environment increasingly hostile an ignorant this is a must read book for Christians. The info is accessible through such scholars as Rodney Stark and others but not accessible to the average Christian as this book. We used it for a sermon series. The book truly shows the stark difference and thus choice between the kingdom and the world.
