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The First Samurai: The Life and Legend of the Warrior Rebel, Taira Masakado

The First Samurai: The Life and Legend of the Warrior Rebel, Taira Masakado

Friday, Karl F.

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Historical FiguresMedieval & Renaissance HistoryJapanese History

Publisher Price: $19.99

ISBN10: 1684425891
ISBN13: 9781684425891
Publisher: Trade Paper Press
Published: Nov 1 2007
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.73
Height: 0.49 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
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.

Karl Friday (Athens, GA) is a Professor of History at the University of Georgia. A renowned expert on the samurai and early Japanese history, he has authored four books and appeared on numerous A&E, History, and Discovery Channel programs. He is active on several Web forums.

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