The Aftermath: Asia

World War II #39

by Time-Life Books

Book 39 of the Time-Life World War II series.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Military Fiction, World War II, Military History

208 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1983

Reviews

[Jared · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent conclusion to this 39-volume series on World War II. Each chapter focuses on various regions throughout Asia. Background on the geopolitical climate for each region is given from the pre-World War II era. Challenges immediately after the end of the war are very apparent and emphasized. Much of the history for each region focuses on the time from 1945 to the early 1950s. The book helps set the stage for much of the major confrontations and political challenges of the second half of the 20th century.

[Valerie Sherman · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thorough run-down of post-WWII Asia - especially which colonial powers were shrugged off (India, China, Indonesia) and which lingered for a few more decades (Philippines, Vietnam). And I'm done! That was the last volume in the Time-Life WWII series.

[Jerome Otte · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a quick and easy read from the people at Time Life. There are plenty of pictures and short essays about numerous subjects relating to WWII. This volume is an exceptional time capsule of the events immediately following WWII in the continent of Asia. Any historian wanting to learn about WWII quickly should get this book and the other 38 volumes along with it.

[Robert Snow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bought this Life Time series in the early 1980's on WWII, a volume came to the house every 2 or 3 months so I could take my reading. It was very informative and enjoyable read, I still use it for reference.

[Ian Chapman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some outstanding photos. I was particularly impressed by the one of Emperor Hirohito visiting farmers in the post-war years; some people are staring, while others look down.

[Clay]

Was good.