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In The Ruins Of Empire: The Japanese Surrender And The Battle For Postwar Asia
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Americans Are Accustomed To Thinking That World War Ii Ended On August 14, 1945, When The Japanese Surrendered Unconditionally. Yet On The Mainland Of Asia, In The Vast Arc Stretching From Manchuria To Burma, Peace Was A Brief, Fretful Interlude. In Some Parts Of Asia, Such As Java And Southern Indonesia, Only A Few Weeks Passed Before New Fighting Broke Out Between Nationalist Forces And The Former Colonial Powers. In China, A Fragile And Incomplete Peace Lasted Only A Few Months, And Peace Fared No Better In Northern Indochina And Korea. The Result Was Years Of Grim And Bitter Struggles, During Which Many Suffered Far More Greatly Than They Had During The War Itself. In The Ruins Of Empire Is A Sequel To The Author'S Wellknown Eagle Against The Sun. In It, Ronald Spector Describes How Vietnamese Farmers Struggled To Survive Another War With The French, While U.S. Soldiers And Marines Were Amazed To Find Themselves Sent To China And Korea Instead Of Back To Their Hometowns. In The Meantime, Five Million Japanese Soldiers, Farmers, And Diplomats Who Were Stranded On Mainland Asia Found Themselves In New Roles As Insurgents, Victims, Mercenaries, And Peacekeepers. Much Of The Material In This Book Has Never Been Published Before, And It Casts New And Startling Light On Events That Shook The Countries Of Asia. Spector Examines Recently Released Material On These Events From Soviet And Chinese Archives And Two Top Secret Intelligence Records Released By The United States, As Well As Newly Available Japanese Documents. In Addition, The Author Chronicles The Individual Stories Of Some Of The Americans Who Were Sent In To Rescue Prisoners Of War And To Tend To The Surrender And Repatriation Of Millions Of Japanese.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'In the Ruins of Empire' about? A: 'In the Ruins of Empire' explores the aftermath of World War II in Asia, detailing the struggles faced by various nations and individuals in the wake of the Japanese surrender.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Ronald H. Spector, who has written extensively on military history and Asian affairs.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: This edition is in audio CD format, ideal for those who prefer listening to books.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'In the Ruins of Empire' was published on July 31, 2007.
- Q: Is this book a standalone work or part of a series? A: This book is a sequel to Ronald H. Spector's earlier work, 'Eagle Against the Sun'.
- Q: What are the main themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the impact of colonialism, the complexities of postwar politics in Asia, and personal stories of those affected by the conflicts.
- Q: What condition is the book listed in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition', suggesting it may show some signs of use but is still functional.
- Q: Are there any unique insights provided in this book? A: Yes, the book includes previously unpublished material from Soviet and Chinese archives, as well as U.S. intelligence records.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The specific page count is not listed, but it is an audio format rather than a traditional book.
- Q: What type of reader would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in military history, Asian studies, and the aftermath of World War II would find this book particularly insightful.