{"title":"Gary J. Bass","description":"\u003cp\u003eGary J. Bass is a distinguished author and historian renowned for his insightful explorations into pivotal historical events and military histories. His works are celebrated for their meticulous research and captivating storytelling, which make complex historical narratives accessible and engaging to a broad audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eJudgement at Tokyo\u003c\/em\u003e, a profound examination of the Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal following World War II. In this book, Bass delves into the trials that sought justice for the atrocities committed during the war, highlighting both the legal and ethical challenges faced by the international community at that time. His analysis not only sheds light on historical events but also poses significant moral questions that remain relevant today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGary J. Bass's contributions to the fields of history and military studies are invaluable for those interested in understanding the intricacies of international justice and the enduring impact of historical conflicts. Whether you're a history enthusiast or new to the subject, exploring Bass's works promises a deeply enriching experience.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"judgement-at-tokyo","title":"Judgement at Tokyo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA work of singular importance . . . balanced, original, human, accessible, and riveting\u003c\/em\u003e - Philippe Sands, author of \u003cem\u003eEast-West Street\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the prizewinning author of the acclaimed \u003cem\u003eThe Blood Telegram\u003c\/em\u003e, comes a landmark, magisterial history of the postwar trial of Japan's leaders as war criminals—and their impact on the modern history of Asia and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the weeks after Japan finally surrendered to the Allies, ending World War II, the victorious powers faced the challenge of moving on from years of carnage and destruction. To them, it was clear that Japan's militaristic leaders needed to be tried and punished for their crimes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the Allied powers, the trials presented an opportunity both to render judgment on their vanquished foes and to establish a legal framework to prosecute war crimes and prohibit the use of aggressive war. For the Japanese leaders on trial, it was their chance to argue that their war had been waged to liberate Asia from Western imperialism and that the court was nothing more than victors' justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGary J. Bass' \u003cem\u003eJudgement at Tokyo\u003c\/em\u003e is the product of a decade of research, presenting a magnificent, riveting story of wartime action, dramatic courtroom battles, and the epic formative years that set the stage for the postwar era in the Asia-Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45719243686124,"sku":"9781509812752","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509812752.jpg?v=1726121525"},{"product_id":"judgement-at-tokyo-by-gary-j-bass-9781509812769","title":"Judgement at Tokyo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Every so often, a new work emerges of such immense scholarship and weight that it really does add a significant difference to our understanding of the Second World War and its consequences. \u003cem\u003eJudgement at Tokyo\u003c\/em\u003e is one such, a monumental work in both scale and detail, beautifully constructed and written, leaving the reader not only moved but disturbed as well.\" - James Holland, The Sunday Telegraph\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A work of singular importance . . . balanced, original, human, accessible, and riveting\" - Philippe Sands, author of \u003cem\u003eEast-West Street\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Always engrossing . . . a breathtakingly ambitious and well-executed piece of history, unlikely to be bettered as a portrait of the trials and their place in postwar global history.\" - History Today\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA landmark, magisterial history of the postwar trial of Japan's leaders as war criminals, and their impact on the modern history of Asia and the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the weeks after Japan finally surrendered to the Allies to end World War II, the victorious powers turned to the question of how to move on from years of carnage and destruction. For the Allied powers, the trials were an opportunity both to render judgement on their vanquished foes and to create a legal framework to prosecute war crimes and prohibit the use of aggressive war. For the Japanese leaders on trial, it was their chance to argue that their war had been waged to liberate Asia from Western imperialism and that the court was no more than victors' justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGary J. Bass' \u003cem\u003eJudgement at Tokyo\u003c\/em\u003e is a magnificent, riveting story of wartime action, dramatic courtroom battles, and the epic formative years that set the stage for the postwar era in the Asia-Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A comprehensive, landmark and riveting book\" - The Washington Post, \"The 10 Best Books of 2023\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46193601872108,"sku":"9781509812769","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781509812769.jpg?v=1739839087"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/gary-j-bass.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}