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“McLean in his book, Japan of modern history, says it's these kinds of coups, along with the stuff the challenges posed by Manchuria that dooms everything.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: Japanese political assassinations
For: Historians and students of Japanese history
Key quote: “McLean in his book, Japan of modern history, says it's these kinds of coups, along with the stuff the challenges posed by Manchuria that dooms everything.”
The host discusses the violent political climate in Japan during the early 1930s, highlighting the extreme actions taken by factions seeking to restore imperial power. They reference James L. McLean's book to illustrate how these events marked a significant turning point in Japan's domestic and foreign relations.

