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Japan 1941
By Eri Hotta
Archival Summary & Scope
*A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year.*Eri Hotta delivers a groundbreaking history of Pearl Harbor, exploring the Japanese perspective to revolutionize understanding of the Pacific War. Hotta investigates why Japan's leaders, knowing defeat was likely, chose to attack the United States. She reveals the complex interplay of internal tensions, reckless militarism, and a desperate "gambler's dream" that propelled a nation into a war it sought to avoid, offering a vital new look at a pivotal moment.
Categorization Notes
This literature has been indexed in the Read For Truth database under the primary pillar of World War II. It is cataloged here based on its relevance to established secondary research, thematic focus, and educational utility within this specific taxonomy.
