Russell, Edward Frederick Langley
The Knights of Bushido: A History of Japanese War Crimes During World War II
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848327399
- author:
- Russell, Edward Frederick Langley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Frontline Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 20.8 x 13.2 x 2.8 cm
- Genre:
- History, Military History, Prisoners of War,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Knights of Bushido: A History of Japanese War Crimes During World War II This book provides a detailed account of the brutal campaign of torture, murder, starvation, rape, and destruction perpetrated by the Japanese military during World War II. The author, Lord Russell of Liverpool, examines the ways in which the noble principles of the Empire of Japan were perverted by the military, leading to some of the most notorious human rights abuses of the 20th century. Notable incidents such as the Nanking Massacre and the Bataan Death March are just two examples of the widespread human suffering inflicted by the Japanese on civilians and prisoners of war. The book sheds light on the systematic nature of these abuses, revealing a pattern of cruelty and brutality that was all too common in the Pacific during the war. A thought-provoking and disturbing account, The Knights of Bushido offers a unique perspective on one of the darkest periods in modern history.
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