Mizuki, Shigeru
Showa 1939-1944: A History of Japan
- ISBN 13:
- 9781770466265
- author:
- Mizuki, Shigeru
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Drawn and Quarterly
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 536
- Dimensions:
- 22.2 x 16.4 centimetres (1.04 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Comics & Graphic Novels, Literary,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Shigeru Mizuki's Showa 1939-1944: A History of Japan is a powerful and poignant account of Japan's involvement in World War II. This volume, part of Mizuki's historical and autobiographical work, explores the devastating impact of the Sino-Japanese War and the early years of the Pacific War. The book reframes pivotal events like the attack on Pearl Harbor within a broader context, shedding light on Japan's brutal military expansion and its effects on the civilian population. Mizuki's own experiences during this period are deeply personal and harrowing. Conscripted into the Imperial Japanese Army against his will, he finds himself on the tiny island of Rabaul in Papua New Guinea, where he must confront the harsh discipline of his commanding officers and the constant threat of Allied attacks. Through his story, Mizuki reveals the complex and often contradictory nature of life in Japan during this tumultuous era. This book is a thought-provoking and deeply human exploration of a pivotal moment in Japanese history, one that continues to resonate today.
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