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Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan
Pulitzer Prize · 2001 · WinnerNational Book · 2000 · Winner
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction | 2001 | Winner | |
| National Book Critics Circle Award for Biography | 2000 | Winner |
About the Author
Herbert P. BixAmerican
Herbert P. Bix (1938-2025) was an American historian specializing in modern Japanese history and imperialism. His seminal work, Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan (2000), won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 2001 and offered a revisionist view of Emperor Hirohito's active role in wartime decisions. Read more →
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