Clouds above the Hill: A Historical Novel of the Russo-Japanese War, Volume 3 by

Description: Clouds above the Hill by Shiba Ryōtarō, Phyllis Birnbaum, Juliet Winters Carpenter Clouds above the Hill, a long-time best-selling novel in Japan, is now translated into English. An epic portrait of Japan in crisis, it combines graphic military history and highly readable fiction to depict an aspiring nation modernizing at breakneck speed. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Clouds above the Hill, a long-time best-selling novel in Japan, is now translated into English for the first time. An epic portrait of Japan in crisis, it combines graphic military history and highly readable fiction to depict an aspiring nation modernizing at breakneck speed. Acclaimed author Shiba Rytar devoted an entire decade of his life to this extraordinary blockbuster, which features Japans emergence onto the world stage by the early years of the 20th century.Volume three finds Admiral Tg continuing his blockade of Port Arthur. Meanwhile, a Japanese land offensive gains control of the high ground overlooking the bay as the Russians at last call for a ceasefire. However, on the banks of the Shaho River, the Japanese lines are stretched, but the Russian General Kuropatkin makes a decision to flank the troops to the left and in doing so encounters Akiyama Yoshifurus cavalry. Anyone curious as to how the "tiny, rising nation of Japan" was able to fight so fiercely for its survival should look no further. Clouds above the Hill is an exciting, human portrait of a modernizing nation that goes to war and thereby stakes its very existence on a desperate bid for glory in East Asia. Author Biography Shiba Rytar (1923-1996) is one of Japans best-known writers, famous for his direct tone and unflinching depictions of war. He was drafted into the Japanese Army, served in the Second World War, and subsequently worked for the newspaper Sankei Shimbun. He is most famous for his numerous works of historical fiction. Translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter Edited by Phyllis Birnbaum Table of Contents Part 5 Translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter; Chapter 1 203-Meter Hill; Chapter 2 On the High Seas; Chapter 3 Shuishiying; Chapter 4 Heigoutai; Part 6 Translated by Juliet Winters Carpenter; Chapter 5 Heigoutai, Continued; Chapter 6 Yellow Funnels; Chapter 7 Grand Espionage; Chapter 8 Nogis Army Goes North; Chapter 9 Chinhae Bay; Chapter 10 The Indian Ocean; Chapter 11 On to Mukden; Review "Shiba Rytar is Japans best-loved author, and Clouds above the Hill is his most popular and influential work. In it he celebrates the transformative spirit of Meiji Japan and examines Japans unexpected victory in the Russo-Japanese War, providing a thoughtful and thought-provoking perspective on those dramatic times and the people at their center. This distinguished translation of a modern classic is a landmark event." - Donald Keene, University Professor Emeritus, Columbia University, USA. "Shiba Rytar wrote that from the Meiji Restoration of 1868 through the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, Japan transformed its premodern "brown sugar" society into a modern "white sugar" one, eagerly scooping up crystals of the new substance in the drive to create society anew. During the Pacific War, by contrast, the nations leaders merely went through empty motions, and Japan collapsed. This book looks back on that earlier era through the lens of the later tragedy, depicting the struggles and growth to maturity of Japans young men." - Tanaka Naoki, former Member of the Japanese Parliament and President of the Center for International Public Policy Studies, Japan. "When the Russo-Japanese War was over and Japan had won, the commanding generals from both sides came together face to face at Suishiying. They paid honor to each others bravery and expressed mutual condolences, and before parting they shook hands. I have visited that very place, which seems to me less the site of a Japanese victory than a monument to the souls of fallen soldiers on both sides. I have no doubt that Clouds above the Hills was also written to honor those souls." - Anno Mitsumasa, author and illustrator of childrens books in Japan."Quite simply, this is an incredible read that succeeds on all levels. Im not a huge fan of history, but Ryotaros telling of it flows beautifully, such that sometimes I forgot I was reading anything other than a work of fiction. At the same time, the sheer level of detail matches anything Tom Clancy has written, but without getting bogged down in too much technical detail the way Clancys work often can. It also never loses sight of the human aspect of events, either at home in Japan, or overseas fighting or preparing for war... I found myself at a loss returning to the real world. This may be a book published in several volumes, but I defy anyone to read just one." - Iain Wear, The Bookbag, January 2013. Review Quote "Shiba Rytar is Japans best-loved author, and Clouds above the Hill is his most popular and influential work. In it he celebrates the transformative spirit of Meiji Japan and examines Japans unexpected victory in the Russo-Japanese War, providing a thoughtful and thought-provoking perspective on those dramatic times and the people at their center. This distinguished translation of a modern classic is a landmark event." - Donald Keene, University Professor Emeritus, Columbia University, USA. "Shiba Rytar wrote that from the Meiji Restoration of 1868 through the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, Japan transformed its premodern "brown sugar" society into a modern "white sugar" one, eagerly scooping up crystals of the new substance in the drive to create society anew.During the Pacific War, by contrast, the nations leaders merely went through empty motions, and Japan collapsed. This book looks back on that earlier era through the lens of the later tragedy, depicting the struggles and growth to maturity of Japans young men." - Tanaka Naoki, former Member of the Japanese Parliament and President of the Center for International Public Policy Studies, Japan. "When the Russo-Japanese War was over and Japan had won, the commanding generals from both sides came together face to face at Suishiying. They paid honor to each others bravery and expressed mutual condolences, and before parting they shook hands. I have visited that very place, which seems to me less the site of a Japanese victory than a monument to the souls of fallen soldiers on both sides. I have no doubt that Clouds above the Hills was also written to honor those souls." - Anno Mitsumasa, author and illustrator of childrens books in Japan. "Quite simply, this is an incredible read that succeeds on all levels. Im not a huge fan of history, but Ryotaros telling of it flows beautifully, such that sometimes I forgot I was reading anything other than a work of fiction. At the same time, the sheer level of detail matches anything Tom Clancy has written, but without getting bogged down in too much technical detail the way Clancys work often can. It also never loses sight of the human aspect of events, either at home in Japan, or overseas fighting or preparing for war... I found myself at a loss returning to the real world. This may be a book published in several volumes, but I defy anyone to read just one." - Iain Wear, The Bookbag, January 2013. Details ISBN0415508878 Short Title CLOUDS ABOVE THE HILL Language English ISBN-10 0415508878 ISBN-13 9780415508872 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 895.635 Year 2013 Pages 374 Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Edited by Phyllis Birnbaum Publication Date 2013-11-29 Subtitle A Historical Novel of the Russo-Japanese War, Volume 3 UK Release Date 2013-11-29 AU Release Date 2013-11-29 NZ Release Date 2013-11-29 Illustrations 2 Halftones, black and white; 2 Illustrations, black and white Translator Juliet Winters Carpenter Author Juliet Winters Carpenter Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Alternative 9781138858923 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135082635;

Price: 204.85 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2025-01-03T03:15:04.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15.11 AUD