Shadows of the Rising Sun: The Black Dragon Society and the Dawn of Pan-Asianism - Softcover

Zhu, Emma; Xie, Yuting Angela

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1947766589 ISBN 13: 9781947766587

Publisher: Pacific Atrocities Education, 2024

Synopsis

"Shadows of the Rising Sun" delves into the enigmatic Black Dragon Society, a secretive ultranationalist group in early 20th-century Japan. As Western imperialism spread across Asia, the Society proclaimed Japan as the defender and leader of Asian unity against Western dominance. Their ideology of "Greater Asianism" influenced Japan's aggressive expansion and contributed to the regional conflicts of World War II.

This book explores the Society's origins, philosophy, and significant impact on Japan's foreign policy. It also examines their strategic support for Chinese revolutionary Sun Yat-sen, highlighting their manipulation of Asian political landscapes. Through historical records and primary sources, "Shadows of the Rising Sun" provides a captivating account of a group whose vision for Asia left a lasting mark on history.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pacific Atrocities Education
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1947766589
• ISBN 13: 9781947766587
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 66