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The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II

This book provides a comprehensive examination of the brutalities inflicted upon the people of Nanking during the Japanese invasion, offering a poignant and detailed narrative of the events that have been largely overlooked in historical accounts. more

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Iris Chang
Iris Chang

Iris Chang was a renowned Chinese American historian recognized for her works on the Chinese diaspora and the history of the Chinese in the United States. She achieved acclaim for her book 'The Rape of Nanking', which meticulously documented the events of the Nanking Massacre during World War II. Born on March 28, 1968, in Champaign, Illinois, she passed away tragically on November 9, 2004. more

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