George Kerr served as a United States diplomat to Taiwan
during World War II before embarking on a notable career as an
author and academic. He wrote numerous books and articles about
Taiwan and Japan including Formosa Betrayed and The Taiwan
Confrontation Crisis.
Mitsugu Sakihara was an Okinawa history scholar who served
as president of the Hawaii International College and professor at
the University of Hawaii-Manoa.
"[Okinawa: The History of an Island People] is history, firm,
frank, organized and detailed, from the mythical past to the
military present…It is a lifetime work of scholarship, full of
life" --Mainichi Daily News
"The first comprehensive history of the Ryukyuan people to appear
in any Western language…recommended to students of East Asian
culture, who will find it a valuable addition to their libraries."
--The American Anthropologist
"[Okinawa: The History of an Island People is] a book that answers
the questions of the curious layman, satisfies the standards of
critical scholarship, and is readable and fascinating besides."
--American Historical Review
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