Osher Lifelong Education Institute – University of California San Diego
January 8th, 2020 the author of historical novel The Emperor and the Spy & the biography The Art of Peace gave a presentation on significant unknown events linked to U.S. Japan relations during the first half of the twentieth century.
NewsRadio KFBK Interview:
“The Neighbor Was a Spy”
by journalist/radio broadcaster
Cristina Mendonsa, Dec. 6, 2019
Tony Fisher was a personal friend of retired U.S. intelligence agent Colonel Sidney Mashbir – It was Colonel Mashbir’s personal papers that inspired the writing of the historical novel The Emperor and the Spy.
I first had the pleasure of meeting and also interviewing Tony Fisher two years ago. Tony is a true gentlemen and a scholar, retired from a long career as a high school teacher and tennis coach. It was exciting to hear his recollections of his friendship with Colonel Mashbir, when Tony was twenty seven years old and Mashbir was in his seventies.
Link to Radio interview: The Neighbor was a Spy
San Diego Union Tribune
Feature article about ‘’The Emperor and the Spy’’ highlighted the military career of Colonel Mashbir and his friendship and alliance with Prince Tokugawa, as they strove to prevent war in the Pacific. Here is the link to the article:
San Diego Jewish Journal
Highlighted The Emperor and the Spy, and the unique historical materials that inspired it. The Editor-in-chief interviewed the author and took photos of the Mashbir collection. Here is the link:
Canyon Crest Academy, in Carmel Valley, California.
On February 28th, 2018, the author gave a presentation on “The Emperor and the Spy” at Canyon Crest Academy. Four high school classes attended. The presentation was sponsored by Canyon Crest Academy’s World Affairs Club and the San Diego World Affairs Council.
Link to a SAN DIEGO WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL ‘OPINION EDITORIAL’ article about The Art of Diplomacy.
Can Wisdom Prevail in Preventing another International Nuclear Arms Race? – Stan S. Katz (JULY 2021)
CARLSBAD CITY LIBRARY
The Emperor and the Spy, was chosen as their “Book of the month” with a Presentation and Book signing.
BARNES & NOBLE
In the Spirit of acknowledging VETERANS DAY WEEKEND: The Oceanside, California Barnes & Noble location offered a Book signing for ”The Emperor and the Spy.” Colonel Mashbir’s Memory lives on, while honoring our MILITARY OF TODAY.
CAMP PENDLETON MARINE BASE
Presentation given August 3rd, 2016 to a group of young soldiers and their commanding officer. A lively discussion was had about the novel The Emperor and the Spy, and the history behind it.
SAN DIEGO WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL
Presentation was given to the North County Chapter of the San Diego World Affairs Council (part of the national organization: World Affairs Councils of America) a non-partisan, educational organization focusing on international events.
Below is the link to their website:
San Diego World Affairs Council
DEL MAR CALIFORNIA ROTARY CHAPTER
Presentation given. Below is the link:
UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA ROTC and SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY ROTC
Both nominated Colonel Mashbir to the ROTC HALL OF FAME for 2017, based on historical materials supplied to them by the author of The Emperor and the Spy – This recognition honored Colonel Mashbir’s contributions to the ROTC and U.S. security.
OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN
On June 22nd, 2016 the Office of the Japanese Prime Minister sent a delegation of historians, diplomats, military experts, and professors from Japan to America on a goodwill diplomatic/educational tour. They held panel discussions on the rise of international tensions in the Southeast Asian Pacific region, issues involved and possible solutions. The event took place on the campus of the University of San Diego, at the Joan Kroc Institute of Peace and Justice…The Emperor and the Spy honors many Japanese leaders who attempted to prevent World War Two. The author was invited to do a book signing at this gathering, and an inscribed copy of the novel was gifted to the visiting Japanese to present to their Prime Minister Shinzo Abe upon their return to Japan.
Below is the Link that takes you to this event.
Once on the site Click the words:
‘VIEW DETAILS’ in the upper right corner of the page to see the full description:
JAPANESE AMERICAN VETERANS ASSOCIATION (JAVA)
Highlighted the publication of The Emperor and the Spy, in their 2015 Summer Quarterly Newsletter. Colonel Mashbir was the Commander of a top secret intelligence agency ATIS, composed mainly of thousands of Nisei (Americans of Japanese descent) who served as military intelligence agents during WWII. See page 17:
KIRKUS REVIEWS
Featured The Emperor and the Spy in their Kirkus Reviews Sept. 1st, 2016 Issue; this magazine was sent to 5,200 industry professionals, such as librarians, publishers, and also film and literary agents.
City of Hope Cancer Center and Hospital
On February 23rd, 2018, Stan S. Katz gave a presentation about Colonel Sidney Mashbir and the novel The Emperor and the Spy, at a luncheon fundraiser for this altruistic medical center.
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