Hirohito And The Making Of Modern Japan

This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography by Herbert P. Bix delves into the life of the Japanese Emperor Hirohito, offering a complete and unvarnished look at the enigmatic leader who ruled Japan for 63 years. Bix sheds new light on Hirohito's role in wartime operations, debunking the notion that the nation's increasing foreign aggression was directed by militarists, and instead revealing Hirohito's strong, decisive role. Supported by a vast array of primary documents, Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan is a meticulously researched and engaging book, providing the definitive account of Hirohito's rich life and legacy.