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'''''The Rape of Nanking''''' is a |
'''''The Rape of Nanking''''' is a [[1997]] book by [[Iris Chang]] (張純如) and [[William C. Kirby]], which presents an accessible history of the [[Nanjing Massacre]].<br> |
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The accuracy of the book has been disputed, primarily by conservative and [[revisionism|revisionist]] factions in Japan. This includes claims that the book contains many fabricated photographs and cannot be trusted. |
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The Japanese translation was halted because of disagreement between Chang and Kashiwashobo, the publisher. |
The Japanese translation was halted because of disagreement between Chang and Kashiwashobo, the publisher. As a result of the controversy and evidentiary disputes surrounding the book, Kashiwashobo had planned to publish a critical commentary in the same volume. |
Revision as of 00:09, 17 November 2003
The Rape of Nanking is a 1997 book by Iris Chang (張純如) and William C. Kirby, which presents an accessible history of the Nanjing Massacre.
The accuracy of the book has been disputed, primarily by conservative and revisionist factions in Japan. This includes claims that the book contains many fabricated photographs and cannot be trusted.
The Japanese translation was halted because of disagreement between Chang and Kashiwashobo, the publisher. As a result of the controversy and evidentiary disputes surrounding the book, Kashiwashobo had planned to publish a critical commentary in the same volume.