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Summary: The Rape Of Nank

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SECTION 1:- This investigation will explore the question: To what extent did the intensity of the battle of Shanghai affect the atrocities done in the Nanking Massacre? The years 1894 to 1945 will be the focus of this investigation, to allow for an analysis of Chinese - Japanese relations from the first Sino - Japanese war, foreign relations from early stages as well as the major changes made in the Japanese society. A key source used in this investigation was “The rape of Nanking” written by Iris Chang. This book uncovers the horrors of the massacre and the hell-like life the civilians and POWs had to suffer. The origin of this book is valuable because Iris Chang is an experienced journalist who spend 2 years of her life gathering information …show more content…

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