MOSLEY, LEONARD — Hirohito: Emperor of Japan

Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 1966. Book Club Edition. Hard Cover. Quarter bound in publisher's red cloth over ivory boards, gilt lettering on spine, gilt flower medallion on cover, top edge red, black endpapers. Illustrated with B&W photographs. In this intimate biography of Hirohito, the author clearly defines the role of Hirohito in World War II which ultimately changed the course of world history. It probes the full story of how Japan's declaration of war was bungled; how Roosevelt's telegram was lost; and how the Japanese code was used by the US in the last hours of peace. It provides a look at the behind-the-scenes politics and decisions leading to Pearl Harbor; and insight into General MacArthur's meeting and his relationship with the Emperor. It is also a revealing study of the Japanese people before, during and after the war. This book also explores Hirohito's life as a boy, as a young man, and finally as the Emperor who watched as the world plunged into the holocaust of a global war.. The volume is in virtually perfect, pristine condition, unmarked, unread, tight, square and clean. The dust jacket, only, is lightly soiled, with two small tears near the heel, else near fine. FINE/VERY GOOD.. Book Club Edition. B&W Photographs. Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall. 371 pp. Fine in Very Good dust jacket .