The Enigma of Japanese Power: People and Politics in a Stateless NationA full-scale examination of the inner workings of Japan's political and industrial system. From the Trade Paperback edition. |
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Page 365
... military , he established a pattern for military influence over civilian society , and educated a group of protégés who continued to carry out his programmes during the first half of the twentieth century . The retired military men who ...
... military , he established a pattern for military influence over civilian society , and educated a group of protégés who continued to carry out his programmes during the first half of the twentieth century . The retired military men who ...
Page 376
... military ' , and the response to the real or imaginary external threat was an effort to make Japan invincible . Industri- alisation at a furious tempo was taken for granted , for in the perception of the power - holders it meant nothing ...
... military ' , and the response to the real or imaginary external threat was an effort to make Japan invincible . Industri- alisation at a furious tempo was taken for granted , for in the perception of the power - holders it meant nothing ...
Page 381
... military expansion , insisting that ' military expenditures exceeding the ability of the country to pay would not enhance true defense ' . For this attitude he was murdered by the super - ' patriots ' in the 26 February rebellion of ...
... military expansion , insisting that ' military expenditures exceeding the ability of the country to pay would not enhance true defense ' . For this attitude he was murdered by the super - ' patriots ' in the 26 February rebellion of ...
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The Elusive State | 25 |
An Inescapable Embrace | 50 |
Servants of the System | 82 |
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