Japan from War to Peace
The Coaldrake Records 1939-1956
Japan from War to Peace
The Coaldrake Records 1939-1956
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'Japan from War to Peace. The Coaldrake Records 1939-1956 is a most comprehensive record of a most notable Australian who recorded his experience with clarity and integrity. It will be a most valuable document for all-time and will be of immeasurable assistance in our continuing quest to understand Japan and the Japanese people.' - Focus
'Pulling together letters, newsletter and photos his parents sent to supporters in Australia, and newspaper interviews, Bill Coaldrake - the foundation professor of Japanese at Melbourne University - has produced a powerful work.' - The Age
'the raw material of history... The Church remains indebted to the Coaldrake family, and to the editor William Coaldrake his son for giving to us this book.' - Episcopost
'Coaldrake has presented a stylish account of his parents' mission - his father's in particular' - Japanese Studies
'This collection of papers is a rich resource for all interested not only in the man and his family, but in the relationship between Australian and Japanese churches, and the history of relations between Australia and its important near neighbour. It should be essential reading for all who are contemplating missionary work, no matter where they might serve.' - Journal of Anglican Studies
'Japan from War to Peace. The Coaldrake Records 1939-1956 is a most comprehensive record of a most notable Australian who recorded his experience with clarity and integrity. It will be a most valuable document for all-time and will be of immeasurable assistance in our continuing quest to understand Japan and the Japanese people.' - Focus
'Pulling together letters, newsletter and photos his parents sent to supporters in Australia, and newspaper interviews, Bill Coaldrake - the foundation professor of Japanese at Melbourne University - has produced a powerful work.' - The Age
'the raw material of history... The Church remains indebted to the Coaldrake family, and to the editor William Coaldrake his son for giving to us this book.' - Episcopost
'Coaldrake has presented a stylish account of his parents' mission - his father's in particular' - Japanese Studies
William H. Coaldrake is Professor of Japanese Studies at the University of Melbourne, Australia.