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Book SynopsisExamining the interplay between political apology and apologetic history, this book focuses on the problematic relationship that binds Japanese imperialism, South Korean state building, and American power in Asia.
Trade ReviewDudden engagingly explores how the nexus of politics, war memory, and apology shapes contemporary trilateral relations between Korea, Japan, and the United States. -- Jeff Kingston Japan Times Richly and eloquently written... Recommended. Choice A significant contribution on the issue of historical apologies... This book should be required reading. -- Matthew Penney Pacific Affairs Rich with insights... for specialists, for twentieth-century historians, and for general readers interested in a deeper understanding of the politics of history. -- Sarah Kovner, University of Florida Journal of World History Dudden traces the intricacies and ironies of history in Northeast Asia in a compelling narrative that indicts many governments and political figures in the process, providing essential reading for anyone wishing to learn more about these complex issues. -- Elizabeth S. Dahl ID: International Dialogue
Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments 1. An Island by Any Other Name 2. Apologies All Around 3. Illegal Japan 4. History Out of Bounds Conclusion: And Now Notes Bibliography Index
