Tolerance and Justice

Author: Qin Feng
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book tells the story of the Chinese people's compassionate treatment of Japanese prisoners of war and their humane assistance in facilitating the safe return of 3 million Japanese prisoners and civilians after the arduous victory in the Anti-Japanese War, reflecting the tolerance and magnanimity of the Chinese nation. In stark contrast is the profound suffering and trauma inflicted upon China by Japanese militarism, as well as the collective mentality of Japanese society before and after the war, the struggles and rebirth of post-war Japan, and the origins and evolution of right-wing thought in Japan. With rare materials and multi-faceted photographs, the author meticulously recreates the nuances of Sino-Japanese relations. Tolerance and Justice is a photo-essay book, from the defeat in 1945 to the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, Qin Feng aims to show the psychological journey of the Japanese people and the evolution of contemporary right-wing thought through images. Nearly 300 precious historical photographs, sharp and reflective textual analysis, powerful comparative juxtapositions, and the author's long-term, in-depth exploration of Japanese society to uncover the truth provide readers with invaluable materials and perspectives for understanding a critical juncture in the history of Sino-Japanese relations.