Across the Pacific: An Inner History of American-East Asian Relations [Hardcover]

Akira Iriye (Author)

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• Hardcover
• Publisher: Imprint Pubns; Revised edition (October 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1879176084
• ISBN-13: 978-1879176089
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,931,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Akira Iriye's book, Across the Pacific, speaks for itself, April 26, 2000

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This review is from: Across the Pacific: An Inner History of American-East Asian Relations (Hardcover)

Across The Pacific: An Inner History of American - East Asian Relations was a great starting point. This book was my first exploration into the relationship between the United States and Japan before World War II. Across the Pacific does not just cover 1800 to WWII, but it covers the relations up until the late 1960's. The whole book is interesting, but the section that I personally found the most interesting was the issues that the United States and Japan were facing as the two countries moved apart before the second World War. It made me think about how much the world economic state and the control of resources play in foreign relations. It also brought to light some issues that surround imperialism, and in this case, the Japanese and the old British Empire. This book also made me aware of the power of perception if it is Cordell Hull or John MacMurray, and the role that they play.

I strongly recommend this this book, especially if you are looking for a starting point. I found Across the Pacific fascinating.