Dower john (380 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD * AN AMERICAN BOOK AWARD FINALIST * A monumental history that has been hailed by The New York Times as "one of the most original and important books to be written about the war between Japan and the United States." In this monumental history, Professor John Dower reveals a hidden, explosive dimension of the Pacific War--race--while writing what John Toland has called "a landmark book . a powerful, moving, and evenhanded history that is sorely needed in both America and Japan."   Drawing on American and Japanese songs, slogans, cartoons, propaganda films, secret reports, and a wealth of other documents of the time, Dower opens up a whole new way of looking at that bitter struggle of four and a half decades ago and its ramifications in our lives today. As Edwin O. Reischauer, former ambassador to Japan, has pointed out, this book offers "a lesson that the postwar generations need most . with eloquence, crushing detail, and power.".…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD * AN AMERICAN BOOK AWARD FINALIST * A monumental history that has been hailed by The New York Times as "one of the most original and important books to be written about the war between Japan and the United States." In this monumental history, Professor John Dower reveals a hidden, explosive dimension of the Pacific War--race--while writing what John Toland has called "a landmark book . a powerful, moving, and evenhanded history that is sorely needed in both America and Japan."   Drawing on American and Japanese songs, slogans, cartoons, propaganda films, secret reports, and a wealth of other documents of the time, Dower opens up a whole new way of looking at that bitter struggle of four and a half decades ago and its ramifications in our lives today. As Edwin O. Reischauer, former ambassador to Japan, has pointed out, this book offers "a lesson that the postwar generations need most . with eloquence, crushing detail, and power.".…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. WINNER OF THE NATIONAL BOOK CRITICS CIRCLE AWARD * AN AMERICAN BOOK AWARD FINALIST * A monumental history that has been hailed by The New York Times as "one of the most original and important books to be written about the war between Japan and the United States." In this monumental history, Professor John Dower reveals a hidden, explosive dimension of the Pacific War--race--while writing what John Toland has called "a landmark book . a powerful, moving, and evenhanded history that is sorely needed in both America and Japan."   Drawing on American and Japanese songs, slogans, cartoons, propaganda films, secret reports, and a wealth of other documents of the time, Dower opens up a whole new way of looking at that bitter struggle of four and a half decades ago and its ramifications in our lives today. As Edwin O. Reischauer, former ambassador to Japan, has pointed out, this book offers "a lesson that the postwar generations need most . with eloquence, crushing detail, and power.".…

Zustand: Good. Item in good condition and has highlighting/writing on text. Used texts may not contain supplemental items such as CDs, info-trac etc.

Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. Finalist for the 2010 National Book Award in Nonfiction: The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian returns with a groundbreaking comparative study of the dynamics and pathologies of war in modern times.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. Finalist for the 2010 National Book Award in Nonfiction: The Pulitzer Prize-winning historian returns with a groundbreaking comparative study of the dynamics and pathologies of war in modern times.

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Sunny and Rex are royal puppies Sunny is a ladylike goldendoodle, and Rex is a mischievous beagle. They love living in the palace together with their owners and best friends, Princess Annie and Prince James.Now there's a new addition to the royal family-James and Annie have a baby sister Unfortunately, little Baby Rose makes a whole lot of noise. On a rainy day at Glimmer Rock palace, everyone is stuck indoors, and no one can escape her cries. Sunny, Rex, and their new puppy friend Blix take refuge in the library, where they stumble on an old map of secret passages within the castle walls. Their drizzly day has turned into an adventure As the puppies follow the clues on the map, they meet new friends, discover secrets hidden for centuries, and search for lost treasure. Gurney, John Steven (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Sunny and Rex are royal puppies Sunny is a ladylike goldendoodle, and Rex is a mischievous beagle. They love living in the palace together with their owners and best friends, Princess Annie and Prince James.Now there's a new addition to the royal family-James and Annie have a baby sister Unfortunately, little Baby Rose makes a whole lot of noise. On a rainy day at Glimmer Rock palace, everyone is stuck indoors, and no one can escape her cries. Sunny, Rex, and their new puppy friend Blix take refuge in the library, where they stumble on an old map of secret passages within the castle walls. Their drizzly day has turned into an adventure As the puppies follow the clues on the map, they meet new friends, discover secrets hidden for centuries, and search for lost treasure. Gurney, John Steven (illustrator).…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting. Gurney, John Steven (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. The Violent American Century addresses the US-led transformations in war conduct and strategising that followed 1945 - beginning with brutal localised hostilities, proxy wars, and the nuclear terror of the Cold War, and ending with the asymmetrical conflicts of the present day. The military playbook now meshes brute force with a focus on non-state terrorism, counterinsurgency, clandestine operations, a vast web of overseas American military bases, and - most touted of all - a revolutionary new era of computerised 'precision' warfare.…

Zustand: Acceptable. Item in acceptable condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Gurney, John Steven (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Gurney, John Steven (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardback. Zustand: Good. John Dower is a leading historian on modern Japan. These new reflections look at key 20th century moments in relations between the US and Japan, focusing on Japanese perceptions of the US: how the Japanese saw Hiroshima, American occupation and changes in their lives. Readers also catch a glimpse of Japanese attitudes towards their war crimes. Finally, Dower offers blistering comments on George W. Bush's attempts to justify the invasion of Iraq by citing Dower's own work. …

Zustand: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Zustand: good. Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly. …

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This new set of reflections looks at key 20th Century moments in the relationship between the US and Japan, focusing on Japanese perceptions of the US: how the Japanese saw Hiroshima, the American occupation and the changes in their own lives. Readers also catch a glimpse of Japanese attitudes towards their own war crimes. Finally, Dower offers blistering comments of George W. Bush's attempts to justify the invasion of Iraq by citing Dower's own work on the US occupation of Japan.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award for Nonfiction Finalist for the Lionel Gelber Prize and the Kiriyama Pacific Rim Book Prize Embracing Defeat is John W. Dower's brilliant examination of Japan in the immediate, shattering aftermath of World War II.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Gurney, John Steven (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Gurney, John Steven (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Gurney, John Steven (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. Gurney, John Steven (illustrator).

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Gurney, John Steven (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.