American Shogun: General MacArthur, Emperor Hirohito and the Drama of Modern Japan

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Harry N. Abrams, Apr 24, 2007 - History - 448 pages
As revealed by Harvey, today's partnership between modern Japan and the United States was forged by the confrontation, and finally the reconciliation, of two competing agendas and cultures in World War II, personified by two men: General Douglas MacArthur and Emperor Hirohito.

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INTRODUCTION
9
The Little Adjutant
21
West Point
28
Copyright

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About the author (2007)

Robert Harvey is not only a distinguished journalist and former member of Parliament, but also the author of several books, including Liberators: Latin America's Struggle for Independence.

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