Description
A portrait of Japan's first significant samurai leader and his world
Was samurai warrior Taira Masakado a quixotic megalomaniac or a hero swept up by events beyond his control? Did he really declare himself to be the "New Emperor"? Did he suffer divine retribution for his ego and ambition? Filled with insurrections, tribal uprisings, pirate disturbances, and natural disasters, this action-packed account of Masakado's insurrection offers a captivating introduction to the samurai, their role in 10th-century society, and the world outside the capital--a must-read for those interested in early Japan, samurai warfare, or the mystique of ancient warriors.
Author: Karl F. Friday
Publisher: Wiley
Published: 11/01/2007
Pages: 232
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.73lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.49d
ISBN13: 9781684425891
ISBN10: 1684425891
BISAC Categories:
- Biography & Autobiography | Historical
- History | Asia | Japan
- History | Europe | Medieval
About the Author
Karl Friday is a professor of history at the University of Georgia. A renowned expert on the samurai and early Japanese history, he is the author of four books and has appeared on numerous A&E, History, and Discovery Channel programs.