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Revolt in Japan: The Young Officers and the February 26, 1936 Incident - Princeton Legacy Library
Ben-Ami Shillony
Revolt in Japan: The Young Officers and the February 26, 1936 Incident - Princeton Legacy Library
Ben-Ami Shillony
"Revere the Emperor, Destroy the Traitors"--armed with this slogan, on February 26, 1936. Rebellious Japanese troops led by members of the Young Officers' Movement seized the center of Tokyo and murdered several prominent officials. The Young Officers wanted a "Showa Restoration" whereby political and economic power would be restored to the Emperor
278 pages, black & white illustrations
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | April 19, 2016 |
ISBN13 | 9780691645995 |
Publishers | Princeton University Press |
Pages | 278 |
Dimensions | 152 × 235 × 18 mm · 567 g |
Language | English |
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