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Iris Chang

The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II

"The Rape of Nanking: The Forgotten Holocaust of World War II" by Iris Chang is a powerful and deeply moving account of one of the most horrific atrocities of the 20th century. Published in 1997, the book tells the story of the mass murder and rape of hundreds of thousands of Chinese civilians by the Japanese army during the six-week period from December 1937 to January 1938, in the city of Nanking, China. Chang's meticulously researched book provides a detailed and harrowing account of the events that took place during this time, including the indiscriminate killing of men, women, and children, the widespread use of rape as a weapon of war, and the forced participation of Chinese civilians in the atrocities committed by the Japanese soldiers. One of the most striking aspects of "The Rape of Nanking" is the way in which Chang brings to life the stories of the survivors, who recount their experiences with a raw and unflinching honesty. These firsthand accounts provide a powerful and emotional counterpoint to the statistical data and historical analysis that make up the bulk of the book. Chang's book also serves as a powerful indictment of the international community, which stood by and did nothing to stop the atrocities being committed in Nanking. She argues that the failure of the world to intervene and prevent the massacre is a stain on the collective conscience of humanity, and one that we must never forget. "The Rape of Nanking" is a difficult but essential read, shedding light on a dark chapter in human history that has long been overlooked and ignored. Chang's powerful narrative and unflinching honesty make it a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the true cost of war and the importance of remembering the past...