Nanjing Massacre

Author: Ida P. Engberg
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Publish Date: 2005-05-01
Features: In the brief six weeks from December 13, 1937, to mid-February 1938, 300,000 compatriots in Nanjing were killed by the guns and swords of the Japanese invaders, a page in the history of the world that has never been seen before, unprecedented in its horror. However, the world and international public opinion, as well as academia, have been indifferent or even forgotten about this event. The Chinese-American writer Ida P. Engberg delves deep into the truth of the massacre, reminding the world that it should never forget such a tragic and vile page in human history. When writing this book, she firmly adhered to the maxim of Spanish philosopher George Santayana: "Those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it." The material in this book is rich and comprehensive, much of it obtained from firsthand interviews with survivors and witnesses, as well as authoritative materials unearthed from historical archives. The published "Rabe Diary" was made public thanks to her search and efforts. This book is an authoritative work that provides a complete and comprehensive understanding of the historical truth and causes and consequences of the Nanjing Massacre.