description: From the mid-nineteenth century on, America and Japan were caught in an extraordinary political, military and ecomic duel. This clash was characterised by a cultural incompatibility that was to haunt the negotiations of their two leaders, Emperor Hirohito and General MacArthur.Hirohito was a remarkable man. Diffident, uncharismatic and apparently obtuse
language: English
title: American Shogun
titlecomplete: American Shogun
genres: Japan, Nonfiction, Military History, History, World War II
ratings_count: 31
publisher: John Murray