Toland s other books included a novel about world war ii, a history of the last year of world war i, an account of the battle of the bulge and a book about the 1930s gangster john dillinger. Tolands analysis and mastery of detail is impressive, and so is his ability to. Several threads of action are followed through all the major land battles in the pacific with characters fighting on both sides. Jan 04, 2004 john willard toland june 29, 1912 january 4, 2004 was an american writer and historian. John toland gods of war signed franklin library 1st edition. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. He graduated from williams college and attended the yale school of drama for a time. While i do not agree with all of toland s conclusions in this book, that in no way changes the fact that this is a highly impressive work that every student of world war two would do well to read.
He is best known for a biography of adolf hitler and a pulitzer prizewinning history of world war iiera japan, the rising sun biography. John toland has written numerous books on world war ii, including infamy. John toland gods of war signed franklin library 1st edition 1st printing. Toland s analysis and mastery of detail is impressive, and so is his ability to weave this detail into a readable and coherent work. He is best known for his biography of adolf hitler. Frank mcglynn is an eminent orientalhistory professor whose daughter floss marries tadashi toda of tokyo in 1936. Raised a roman catholic, toland converted to anglicanism before the age of 20 and studied at the universities of glasgow. John toland 19122004 was an awardwinning american author and one of the most widely read military historians of the twentieth century. Toland tells the story of the war in the pacific from the point of view of japan or at least an american family born in japan and sympathetic, yet fighting. Pearl harbor and its aftermath 1982, history gods of war 1985, novel. John toland pulitzer prizewinning historian john tolands classic, definitive biography of adolf hitler remains the most thorough, readable, accessible, and, as much as possible, objective account of the life of a man whose evil effect on the world in the twentieth century will always be felt.
Ogg, who had been an enlisted man in the intelligence service, were first described in the historian john tolands book. Gods of war by toland, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Toland writes with the authority of a man who was there. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. The mcglynn and toda families, first seen in gods of war 1985, reappear in tolands fictional treatment of the years following the surrender of the japanese. When germany launched the ludendorf offensivesthe most massive military bombardment of world war ithey seemed certain to win. Tolands infamy, floss finds herself a despised american in japan. Toland has written several books about world war ii and he notes in his preface that he interviewed thousands of people for this book, however the lack of any reference or bibliographic notes reduces its efficacy as an academic source. Such action as there is in this heavily researched effort shifts from the battleground to the courtroom where the victorious americans are trying the japanese political and military leadership for war crimes and atrocities. Buy a cheap copy of gods of war by john toland 1985 0208 book. John toland is a highly respected and prolific military historian. He is best known for a biography of adolf hitler and a pulitzer prize winning history of world war iiera japan, the rising sun. For example, the retort of mcauliffe to the german surrender request at.
The mcglynn and toda families, first seen in gods of war 1985, reappear in toland s fictional treatment of the years following the surrender of the japanese. John toland has 31 books on goodreads with 32706 ratings. But when american troops began arriving in droves, the allies certain defeat became a decisive. The end of an era for victors and vanquished alike.
Gods john for sale ultimate home decor store online. The gods of war, a 2005 novel by conn iggulden and the fourth in the emperor series. There have been biographies of adolf hitler and histories of the nazi era almost without number. The rivalry of world war ii strains the close bond between the american mcglynn family and the japanese toda family. Gods of war 1st edition1st printing john toland binding. John toland john toland is the author of books such as adolf hitler. War of the gods by george perez 2016, dc tpb wonder woman. Mar 07, 2020 john toland, controversial irishborn british freethinker whose rationalist philosophy forced church historians to seriously consider questions concerning the biblical canon. The endsheets are of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. John willard toland june 29, 1912 january 4, 2004 was an american writer and historian.
The book is hand signed by the author and features premium handcut full leather boards with a distinct cover design in ornate 22karat gold gild. Based on his unique insight into the two very different cultures, historian john toland objectively yet compassionately depicts the triumphs and tragedies of american and. John toland books list of books by author john toland. The war is over, the occupation beginsand with it start the war crime trials in tokyo and yokohama. Tolands other books included a novel about world war ii, a history of the last year of world war i, an account of the battle of the bulge and a book about the 1930s gangster john dillinger. Adolph hitler by john toland recording john toland talks about attack on pearl harbor, citing new evidence that fdr knew about the attack before it came but wanted us to enter the war by john toland recording. John toland s novel gods of war is one of those epic historical novels that was immensely popular in the 70s and 80s, most of them written by the likes of james michener, leon uris, or herman wouk. Gods of war has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. John toland the rivalry of world war ii strains the close bond between the american mcglynn family and the japanese toda family. This copy is in unread very fine condition and is signed by author and pulitzer prize winner john toland. Gods of war book by john toland 4 available editions. Gods of war hardcover january 1, 1985 by john toland author 3.
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Sep 26, 1976 there have been biographies of adolf hitler and histories of the nazi era almost without number. Toland, john gods of war 1st edition 1st printing ebay. He tastes the bitterness of defeat of those who surrendered and writes as if he had the benefit of the eyes and ears of soldiers. John toland gods of war signed franklin library 1st. So, whendespite mcglynns advice to fdrthe us provokes japan into the pearl harbor attack cf. Gods of war a methuen paperback by john toland and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The history is fictionalized, that is, it is told through the eyes of fictional characters who are placed at the scene of historical events. Illustrated with woodcuts by david frampton and reference maps. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Limited first edition, signed by the american journalist on blank page before the halftitle. John toland author military wiki fandom powered by wikia. John toland gods of war signed franklin library 1st edition 1st printing hardcover franklin center, pennsylvania franklin library 1985 fine, leather bound, accented in 22kt gold. His most wellknown work is perhaps the rising sun, winner of the 1971 pulitzer prize for general nonfiction and the first book in english to tell the story of the pacific war from the japanese perspective although primarily an author of historical nonfiction. While i do not agree with all of tolands conclusions in this book, that in no way changes the fact that this is a highly impressive work that every student of world war two would do well to read. John tolands novel gods of war is one of those epic historical novels that was immensely popular in the 70s and 80s, most of them written by the likes of james michener, leon uris, or herman wouk. The spine is hubbed with raised horizontal ridges formed in the leather.
He was a graduate of williams college, and he also attended the yale school of drama for a time. Pulitzer prizewinning author john toland continues the story begun in his bestselling gods of war, as the toda and mcglynn families confront the realities of the aftermath of war. It was his last great offensive, his last great gamble. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. Pearl harbor and its aftermath will be published in penguin classic military history in may 2001. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. I happen to enjoy those kinds of novels, having read several of them, but i am well aware that these kinds of novels are no longer in style. The conversations were reported to me by participants or listeners.
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