Hirohito: A Life From Beginning to End

Hirohito

Japanese Emperor Hirohito is one of history's most enigmatic figures. He led the Japanese during the darkest point of their history as they joined forces with the fascism of Nazi Germany and Italy. Upon Japan's defeat most believed that Emperor Hirohito would stand trial for the war crimes he was accused of presiding over. But the trial never happened. Instead, to the surprise of the whole world-and most likely Hirohito himself-he was placed back on his throne and allowed to adminis...