Judgment at Tokyo

In 'Judgment at Tokyo', Gary J. Bass provides an authoritative and detailed account of the Tokyo war-crimes trial, which followed World War II. The book delves into the complexities of the trial, including the political tensions, the debate over Emperor Hirohito's guilt, and the failure to prosecute key figures like Shirō Ishii.

Bass examines how the trial reflected the postwar geopolitical landscape, including the rise of communism in China and the onset of the Cold War. The book is a result of a decade of research and offers a riveting narrative of wartime actions, courtroom battles, and the formative years of the postwar era in the Asia-Pacific region.