Pan-Asianism and Japan's War 1931-1945 (Palgrave Macmillan Series in Transnational History)

The book sheds light on the critical importance of Pan-Asianism in Japanese imperialism. Pan-Asianism was a cultural as well as political ideology that promoted Asian unity and recognition. The focus of this book is on Pan-Asianism as a propeller behind Japan's expansionist policies from the Manchurian Incident in 1931 until the end of the Pacific War in 1945. The Book Argues That Pan-asianism Was Once An Extremely Potent Ideology With Real Political Consequences In Japan’s Foreign Policymaking, Particularly In The Period Between The Manchurian Incident (1931) Until The End Of The Pacific War (1945). When The War Finally Ended, Japan Was Left With No Legitimacy In Asia And The World, Leaving Lasting Challenges For Japan’s Regional And International Standing. The book explores the critical importance of Pan-Asianism in Japanese imperialism. Pan-Asianism was a cultural as well as political ideology that promoted Asian unity and recognition. The focus is on Pan-Asianism as a propeller behind Japan's expansionist policies from the Manchurian Incident until the end of the Pacific War. Pan-Asianism was a cultural as well as political ideology that promoted Asian unity and recognition. This title argues that Pan-Asianism was once a potent ideology with real political consequences in Japan's foreign policymaking. It sheds light on a more general question of pan-nationalist movements as well "What is Pan-Asianism? Does it really exist, and if so, where can we find it? This book argues that Pan-Asianism was once an extremely potent ideology with real political consequences in Japan's foreign policy."--Jacket