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Discover a compelling piece of history with this brand new edition of 'Stern Justice'. ISBN: 9780143793335, this captivating trade paperback from Penguin Australia Pty Ltd dives deep into the lesser-known narratives of the Nuremberg trials at the conclusion of World War II. It spotlights the significant yet often overlooked war crimes trials against Japanese personnel, focusing on Australia’s pivotal role in the realm of international law. With 400 pages of meticulously researched content, readers will explore how Australia emerged as a key player during the Allied program of war crimes trials, uniquely expressing its voice for the British Commonwealth. The narrative follows the remarkable leadership of Sir William Webb, who presided over the Tokyo Trial and the impact of Australia’s efforts to prosecute numerous war criminals, including the controversial pursuit of Emperor Hirohito. This profound exploration not only examines the fierce debates surrounding the trials' legality and moral standing but also highlights the harsh realities faced by civilians and prisoners of war during these turbulent times. Perfect for history enthusiasts and scholars alike, 'Stern Justice' is an insightful reflection on justice, morality, and the legacy of the Pacific War.
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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143793335
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 400
Description:
While the Nuremberg trials at the end of the Second World War are infamous, as are the atrocities committed by Japan in that conflict, few now remember the trials that prosecuted Japanese personnel for those crimes. Stern Justice recovers this forgotten story in a gripping, powerfully written history of an event that saw Australia emerge as a player on the stage of international law.
'For the first time Australia speaks, not for herself alone, but for the whole British Commonwealth.'
So wrote a journalist about Australia's leading role in the Allied program of war crimes trials which followed the end of the Second World War in the Pacific. An Australian judge, Sir William Webb, was president of the Tokyo Trial of Japan's wartime political and military leaders, and Australia conducted hundreds of other trials throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The most tenacious of the Allied prosecutors, Australia led the unsuccessful bid to prosecute Emperor Hirohito as a war criminal and was the last country to conduct war crimes trials against the Japanese, on Manus Island in 1951.
The aim of the trials was to prevent a repetition of the horrors of the Pacific War, in which millions had perished, mostly civilians, and tens of thousands of prisoners of war had died in Japanese captivity. Yet debate around the trials was fierce at the time - whether they had a legal basis, whether the Emperor should have been prosecuted, and whether their devastating bombing of Japanese cities had robbed the Allies of the moral authority to put their enemies on trial.
Seventy years on, much remains to be learnt from both the successes and fail
Shipping Details: Orders are shipped promptly to ensure you receive your books in a timely manner. Enjoy fast delivery and secure packaging with our trusted service.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143793335
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Pages: 400
Description:
While the Nuremberg trials at the end of the Second World War are infamous, as are the atrocities committed by Japan in that conflict, few now remember the trials that prosecuted Japanese personnel for those crimes. Stern Justice recovers this forgotten story in a gripping, powerfully written history of an event that saw Australia emerge as a player on the stage of international law.
'For the first time Australia speaks, not for herself alone, but for the whole British Commonwealth.'
So wrote a journalist about Australia's leading role in the Allied program of war crimes trials which followed the end of the Second World War in the Pacific. An Australian judge, Sir William Webb, was president of the Tokyo Trial of Japan's wartime political and military leaders, and Australia conducted hundreds of other trials throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The most tenacious of the Allied prosecutors, Australia led the unsuccessful bid to prosecute Emperor Hirohito as a war criminal and was the last country to conduct war crimes trials against the Japanese, on Manus Island in 1951.
The aim of the trials was to prevent a repetition of the horrors of the Pacific War, in which millions had perished, mostly civilians, and tens of thousands of prisoners of war had died in Japanese captivity. Yet debate around the trials was fierce at the time - whether they had a legal basis, whether the Emperor should have been prosecuted, and whether their devastating bombing of Japanese cities had robbed the Allies of the moral authority to put their enemies on trial.
Seventy years on, much remains to be learnt from both the successes and fail