Summary:
The book details the horrific atrocities committed by the Japanese army in the Chinese city of Nanking during World War II, including mass executions, rapes, and widespread looting. It also examines the political and historical context of the massacre, the international response, and the long-term impact on Sino-Japanese relations.
Key points:
1. Nanking Massacre: The book recounts the brutal Nanking Massacre during the Sino-Japanese War in 1937-1938, where the Japanese Army committed mass atrocities, killing an estimated 200,000 to 300,000 Chinese.
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