The gods of war, a 2005 novel by conn iggulden and the fourth in the emperor series. Gods of war by john toland book cover, description, publication history. From 1942 to 1949, he served as a captain in special services in the army air force, stationed in the united states. The decline and fall of the japanese empire 193645, and adolf hitler, and more on. This sequel to gods of war by the pulitzer prizewinning historian, depicts japan in the aftermath of world war ii, focusing on the war criminal trials of japans. Gods of war john toland 1st edition bookbid rare books. Pulitzer prizewinning author john toland continues the story begun in his bestselling gods of war, as the toda and mcglynn families confront the realities of the aftermath of war. John toland toland, john, 16701722 a wikipedia article about this author is available toland, john, 16701722.
John toland is a highly respected and prolific military historian. John toland toland, john, 16701722 the online books page. Illustrated with woodcuts by david frampton and reference maps. Gods of war paperback november 1, 1986 by john toland author. He was a graduate of williams college, and he also attended the yale school of drama for a time. He is best known for a biography of adolf hitler and a pulitzer prizewinning history of world war ii. John toland iwas wellknown for producing long and extremely detailed books and this account of the pacific war and the rise and fall of japan is no exception.
Raised a roman catholic, toland converted to anglicanism before the age of 20 and studied at the universities of glasgow. The history is fictionalized, that is, it is told through the eyes of fictional characters who are placed at the scene of historical events. John willard toland june 29, 1912 january 4, 2004 was an american writer and historian. While predominantly a writer of nonfiction, toland also wrote two historical novels, gods of war and occupation. Limited first edition, signed by the american journalist on blank page before the halftitle. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. John toland 19122004 was an awardwinning american author and one of the most widely read military historians of the twentieth century.
When germany launched the ludendorf offensivesthe most massive military bombardment of world war ithey seemed certain to win. Jan 04, 2004 john willard toland june 29, 1912 january 4, 2004 was an american writer and historian. Toland adeptly weaves together these interviews using research from thousands of primary sources. It is not enough that the elder mcglynn, an author of various respected books on the character of japan, advises president roosevelt on. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
He is best known for a biography of adolf hitler and a pulitzer prize winning history of world war iiera japan, the rising sun. Gods of war hardcover february 8, 1985 by john toland author. Gods of war unknown binding january 1, 1985 by john toland author. Pulitzer prizewinning historian john tolands classic, definitive biography of. He won the 1971 pulitzer prize for nonfiction for the rising sun. A handsome red leather first edition signed by john toland for the franklin signed first edition society. When it was first published, the last 100 days made history, revealing afteraction reports, staff journals, and topsecret messages and personal documents previously unavailable to historians. John toland has written numerous books on world war ii, including infamy. Gods of war by toland, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. John toland was one of the most widely read military historians of the twentieth century. The decline and fall of the japanese empire, 19361945. John tolands novel gods of war is one of those epic historical novels that was immensely popular in the 70s and 80s, most of them written by the likes of james michener, leon uris, or herman wouk.
John tolands novel gods of war is one of those epic historical novels that was immensely popular in the 70s and 80s, most of them written by the likes of. The same is true of the sequel, which offers an almost exhaustive examination of events during the tokyo war crimes trials. Gods of war has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Gods of war by john toland meet your next favorite book. See all books authored by john toland, including the rising sun. Buy a cheap copy of gods of war book by john toland. The end of an era for victors and vanquished alike.
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Based on his unique insight into the two very different cultures, historian john toland objectively yet compassionately depicts the triumphs and tragedies of american and japanese soldiers as well as civilians during world war ii. But when american troops began arriving in droves, the allies certain defeat became a decisive. The rivalry of world war ii strains the close bond between the american mcglynn family and the japanese toda family. The war is over, the occupation beginsand with it start the war crime trials in tokyo and yokohama. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. Frank mcglynn is an eminent orientalhistory professor whose daughter floss marries tadashi toda of tokyo in 1936.
Gods of war 1st edition1st printing john toland books tell you. He is best known for a biography of adolf hitler and a pulitzer prizewinning history of world war iiera japan, the rising sun. John toland books list of books by author john toland. Gods of war hardcover january 1, 1993 by john toland author. Toland s other books included a novel about world war ii, a history of the last year of world war i, an account of the battle of the bulge and a book about the 1930s gangster john dillinger. This copy is in unread very fine condition and is signed by author and pulitzer prize winner john toland. Gods of war, a 2009 science fiction novel by ashok banker. Gods of war book by john toland half price books marketplace. God of war, a 20102011 limited sixissue comic book series published by wildstorm and dc comics, based around the greek era of the. Interspersed with facts and interesting anecdotes of the leading players in the drama and his characterisation of many of the characters is original. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. His most wellknown work is perhaps the rising sun, winner of the 1971 pulitzer prize for general nonfiction and the first book in english to tell the story of the pacific war from the japanese perspective. I happen to enjoy those kinds of novels, having read several of them, but i am well aware that these kinds of novels are no longer in style.
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