Embracing Defeat

Discover the profound impact of World War II on Japan in Embracing Defeat. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author John W. Dower, this book examines the six-year American occupation through a blend of Western and Japanese perspectives. Dower covers everything from the fate of Emperor Hirohito to the daily struggles of ordinary citizens, using a range of Japanese sources to create a rich and detailed narrative. With a foreword by historian Stephen E. Ambrose, Embracing Defeat is a groundbreaking work of historical scholarship.