{"title":"Adam Wakeling","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing world of history and military narratives with the works of \u003cstrong\u003eAdam Wakeling\u003c\/strong\u003e. As a dedicated author, Wakeling brings historical events to life through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, making complex topics accessible and compelling for readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eStern Justice\u003c\/em\u003e, delves into the judiciary processes and the significant trials that took place during some of the most pivotal moments in military history. Through his perceptive analysis and vivid recounting, Wakeling offers a unique perspective on the intricate interplay of justice and warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdam Wakeling’s books are perfect for those who are fascinated by the intricate details of history and military strategies. His insightful writing not only informs but also captivates, leaving readers with a profound understanding and curiosity about the past. Explore his collection to embark on a journey through time filled with revelations and perspective-changing insights.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stern-justice-by-adam-wakeling-9780143793335","title":"Stern Justice","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Nuremberg trials at the end of the Second World War are infamous, as are the atrocities committed by Japan in that conflict, few now remember the trials that prosecuted Japanese personnel for those crimes. \u003cem\u003eStern Justice\u003c\/em\u003e recovers this forgotten story in a gripping, powerfully written history of an event that saw Australia emerge as a player on the stage of international law.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'For the first time Australia speaks, not for herself alone, but for the whole British Commonwealth.'\u003c\/em\u003e So wrote a journalist about Australia's leading role in the Allied program of war crimes trials which followed the end of the Second World War in the Pacific. An Australian judge, Sir William Webb, was president of the Tokyo Trial of Japan's wartime political and military leaders, and Australia conducted hundreds of other trials throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The most tenacious of the Allied prosecutors, Australia led the unsuccessful bid to prosecute Emperor Hirohito as a war criminal and was the last country to conduct war crimes trials against the Japanese, on Manus Island in 1951.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim of the trials was to prevent a repetition of the horrors of the Pacific War, in which millions had perished, mostly civilians, and tens of thousands of prisoners of war had died in Japanese captivity. Yet debate around the trials was fierce at the time—whether they had a legal basis, whether the Emperor should have been prosecuted, and whether their devastating bombing of Japanese cities had robbed the Allies of the moral authority to put their enemies on trial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeventy years on, much remains to be learnt from both the successes and failures of these trials. Were they fair? Were their goals realistic? Were they acts of justice or revenge? With international law more important today than ever, \u003cem\u003eStern Justice\u003c\/em\u003e makes an irrefutable case for not allowing them to stay forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343645888748,"sku":"9780143793335","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4649543482239.jpg?v=1744001884"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/adam-wakeling.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}