King Rat: The Fourth Novel of the Asian Saga

King Rat: The Fourth Novel of the Asian Saga

1962 • 464 pages

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The time is World War II. The place is a brutal prison camp deep in Japanese-occupied territory. Here, within the seething mass of humanity, one man, an American corporal, seeks dominance over both captives and captors alike. His weapons are human courage, unblinking understanding of human weaknesses, and total willingness to exploit every opportunity to enlarge his power and corrupt or destroy anyone who stands in his path.From the Paperback edition.


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6 primary books

#4 in Asian Saga: Chronological Order

Asian Saga: Chronological Order is a 6-book series with 6 primary works first released in 1962 with contributions by James Clavell.

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6 primary books

#1 in Asian Saga: Publication Order

Asian Saga: Publication Order is a 6-book series with 6 primary works first released in 1962 with contributions by James Clavell.

#1
King Rat: The Fourth Novel of the Asian Saga
#2
Tai Pan
#3
Shōgun
#4
Noble House
#5
Whirlwind

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