Gary J. Bass

“World War II seems to be of perennial interest to readers, but events in Europe—whether it’s important battles or the Holocaust—seem to take precedence. Much less well covered is the war in Asia, including its aftermath. While many of us know about the Nuremberg trials, fewer know much about the prosecution of Japan’s leaders as war criminals after they lost the war. Gary Bass, a professor at Princeton and a great writer, takes this on in his new book, Judgment at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern Asia. This is a very long, detailed book, for someone who really wants to understand the history of that period—which remains very much alive in East Asian politics today.” Read more...

Nonfiction Books to Look Out for in Early 2024

Sophie Roell, Journalist