Peter Berton: 2 books
Russo-Japanese Relations, 1905-17
From enemies to allies
Language: English
Release Date: June 17, 2013
One surprising outcome of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904–1905 was that, although Russia was humiliatingly defeated, by 1916 Russia and Japan had become allies. This book provides a detailed analysis of how this remarkable turnaround came about. It traces the evolution of relations between the two...
The Japanese Communist Party
Permanent Opposition, but Moral Compass
Language: English
Release Date: June 12, 2018
This book provides an historical overview of the Japanese Communist Party from its foundation to the present. It outlines the development of the party, explores its stance on key issues and discusses how the party has set a high moral tone, avoiding compromising coalitions with other parties, being...