The Rape of Nanking
Ranked #6 in Chinese History, Ranked #6 in Japanese History — see more rankings.
In December 1937, the Japanese army invaded the ancient city of Nanking, systematically raping, torturing, and murdering more than 300,000 Chinese civilians.
This book tells the story from three perspectives: of the Japanese soldiers who performed it, of the Chinese civilians who endured it, and of a group of Europeans and Americans who refused to abandon the city and were able to create a safety zone that saved many. less
This book tells the story from three perspectives: of the Japanese soldiers who performed it, of the Chinese civilians who endured it, and of a group of Europeans and Americans who refused to abandon the city and were able to create a safety zone that saved many. less
Rankings by Category
The Rape of Nanking is ranked in the following categories:
- #18 in China
- #7 in China History
- #38 in Chinese
- #84 in History
- #7 in Japan History
- #64 in Japanese
- #86 in Military History
- #58 in Modern History
- #94 in War
- #90 in Wars
- #29 in World History
- #61 in World War II
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