Gaijin Shogun: General Douglas Macarthur, Step-Father of Post-War Japan

by David J. Valley

The book tells of Gen. MacArthur, one of America's greatest generals, and the events that placed him in the unprecedented role of conqueror, statesman, and humanitarian - taking on the task of destroying an enemy's war making capability and instituting a democratic nation dedicated to peace. The core of the book is from the General's own writings, touching on the significant actions, reforms and challenges of the Occupation of Japan. It also includes excerpts from other prominent American and Japanese writers which expand and confirm our understanding of these fascinating times. The author adds overviews and anecdotes, giving the reader a sense of realism and color not found in historical treatments. The book is an easy to read narrative which moves from one of the world's greatest tragedies to one of the greatest success stories in the history of these two mighty nations. It is well illustrated with 39 photographs and extensive captions to explain and highlight the story.

192 pages, Paperback

First published April 15, 2000

Reviews

[長谷川 純一郎 · Rating 3 out of 5]

この本は、朝鮮戦争の開始までダグラス ・ マッカーサーの話日本の最高司令官として彼の時間の間に 1945 年からアメリカの占領中です。それは今日の日本への前駆物質として職業が処理された方法は両方の重要な日本の歴史の期間を入力します。それはまた彼の傲慢さと、彼は一般的に記憶の文字の他の否定的な特性とは対照的 - 彼のリーダーシップ、政治的手腕とビジョンの期間中にすべてのの良い点、悪い方法でマッカーサーの生活をカバーします。

著者は、マッカーサーのアクションのための著者の賞賛よりこの本を思い出すときが、一般的にバランスの取れた方法で主題を扱います。

[Mills College Library]

952.04 V187 2000