Description
Iris Chang's seminal work meticulously reconstructs the horrific events of the Rape of Nanking, a brutal chapter in 20th-century history. In December 1937, Japanese Imperial forces unleashed a wave of unspeakable violence upon the captured Chinese city, resulting in the systematic rape, torture, and murder of over 300,000 civilians. Chang unflinchingly chronicles this atrocity through the harrowing experiences of Chinese victims, the perpetrators themselves, and the courageous Westerners who risked their lives to establish a safety zone. This powerful account serves as a vital testament to human resilience and a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of unchecked aggression.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin
Published Jan 1, 1998
304 pages
ISBN: 9780140277449
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Details
First Published
1997
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Rape of Nanking by Iris Chang.