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'An accessible and insightful study of America's 1945 decision to drop atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the controversies related to it, but also an illuminating exploration of the nature of historical study and the continuing importance of the historical method in the face of contemporary challenges.' Janet Hunter, London School of Economics 'Using as case studies the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Pyle reminds us that historiography is a narrative woven within social, political, and cultural frameworks, if not constraints. Based upon thorough research, earnest teaching experiences, and acknowledgement of a view of history as an “ideological product,” Pyle's book examines and carries moral gravity of historians in making interpretations, in particular, of contested historical events.' Yuki Miyamoto, DePaul University 'As he deftly navigates the evolving controversies surrounding the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Pyle poignantly reminds us how integral historians are to any free society. Pitched to a general audience, this impeccably researched, engrossing study is an intellectual gold mine for scholars as well. A pleasure to read!' Patricia Maclachlan, University of Texas, Austin

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Kenneth B. Pyle is a historian of modern Japan, creator of the Journal of Japanese Studies, and Emeritus Professor at the University of Washington.

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