Five Gentlemen Of Japan, the Portrait Of a Nation's Character

Norwalk.: EastBridge.. Fourth Edition.. 2003.. Map, xiii + 386pp, new paperback. "This classic account (1952) of the makers of 'New Japan' tells the life stories of a journalist, an ex-Navy vice-admiral, a steel worker, a farmer, and Emperor Hirohito. Frank Gibney was a wartime intelligence officer who became Time magazine correspondent during the American Occupation of Japan. He… Read more about this item

Farrar, Straus & Young, NY [c1953]. Hard Cover. [8], 373 p., map, 21 cm. "This book is a character study of a people, considered in the totality of their social, political and economic existence. ...Hirohito is the 124th Emperor of Japan. Sakaji Sanada is a farmer, sprung from generations of farmers. Fumio Shimizu is an… Read more about this item

New York, NY: Farrar Straus & Young, 1953. 1st not stated. Hardbound. 8vo. 556 Pgs.. Good. Five Gentlemen of Japan, The portrait of a Nation's Character by Frank Gibney. Published by Farrar Straus & Young, New York, NY, 1953. 1st Edition (Not Stated). Hardbound. No DJ. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Good. 373 Pgs.

London: Gollancz, 1953. 1st edition. Near Fine. octavo. chipped dust jacket 373pp., map, Nice copy in scarce chipped dust jacket

Farrar, Straus and Young. Inc. Used - Acceptable. Acceptable condition. Book Good. No dust jacket. Bookplate inside.

Farrar Straus Young. Used - Good. Good condition. Acceptable dust jacket. In protective mylar cover. (japanese identity, japanese culture) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.