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Gentleman Samurai and Internationalist

The Life and Trials of Ambassador Sato Naotake, 1882-1971
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This book examines Sato Naotake's remarkable and long career at the crossroads of Imperial Japan, emphasizing his integrity and realistic approach to diplomacy, which were particularly evident in his role in maintaining the Neutrality Pact with the Soviet Union and in promoting the United Nations.
Greg Gubler is retired as professor and university archivist at Brigham Young University at Hawaii.
Chapter 1: Samurai Heritage, Changing Families and Direction Chapter 2: Diplomatic Apprenticeship in Tsarist Russia Chapter 3: Challenges as Consul General in Harbin; Revolution Spreads East Chapter 4: Diplomacy and Conferences in Europe after the Great War Chapter 5: An Advocate of the League of Nations and Internationalism Chapter 6: The Estrangement of Japan from the League Chapter 7: Ambassador to Belgium and then France Chapter 8: The Moderate Foreign Minister and His Policies Chapter 9: From the China Incident to Pearl Harbor Chapter 10: Defender of the Northern Flank Chapter 11: Ironing Out Difficulties with the Soviets Chapter 12: A Year of Reverses Chapter 13: Bearing the Hopes of the Empire: The Final Months Chapter 14: From Internment to Senior Statesman
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