Book Signing and Reception with Author Francis Pike

Join us on Wednesday, March 5th, at 6 p.m. as Francis Pike presents The Importance of China in the Pacific War. Despite China being at the heart of the conflict’s origins, its role in the Pacific War has often been overlooked. Pike will explore how the struggle for China was not only the catalyst for war but also shaped its course and ultimate outcome. Furthermore, he will examine how these events set the stage for Mao Zedong’s communist takeover, influencing the global geopolitical landscape we navigate today.

Copies of Hirohito’s War: The Pacific War, 1941-1945 will be available for purchase in the Museum Store! Francis Pike will be signing books before and after the lecture.

Members enjoy free admission and an exclusive meet-and-greet with the author starting at 5 p.m. Refreshments and light snacks will be available. Don’t miss this fascinating discussion on a pivotal yet often forgotten aspect of World War II history!  Members must register in advance.

Francis Pike is a renowned historian, journalist, and author specializing in Asian economics, politics, and history. A Cambridge-educated scholar, he has spent over 20 years living and working in Japan, China, and India, providing him with a deep understanding of the region. His acclaimed works, Hirohito’s War: The Pacific War, 1941-1945 and Empires at War: A Short History of Modern Asia Since World War II, offer compelling insights into military and geopolitical history. Beyond his writing, Pike has served as an economic and geopolitical adviser to financial institutions and governments. Currently in town to speak at the NATO War College, we are honored to host him for two special lectures during his visit.

Mark your calendars for his next presentation at the museum, “Victory at Midway: More Luck Than Judgment,” which will be on March 25th.