Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan

In 'Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan', Herbert P. Bix provides a detailed and nuanced portrayal of Emperor Hirohito's life and reign, challenging the conventional view of him as a passive figurehead.

Bix documents Hirohito's active involvement in Japan's military expansion and his role in prolonging the war, using extensive primary sources to shed light on Hirohito's influence on Japanese politics and history.