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Mito Yashiki, A Tale Of Old Japan: Being A Feudal Romance Descriptive Of The Decline Of The Shogunate And Of The Downfall Of The Power Of The Tokugawa

Mito Yashiki, A Tale Of Old Japan: Being A Feudal Romance Descriptive Of The Decline Of The Shogunate And Of The Downfall Of The Power Of The Tokugawa

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ISBN10: 1163918091
ISBN13: 9781163918098
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 468
Weight: 1.37
Height: 0.94 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mito Yashiki is a book written by Arthur Collins Maclay in 1889. It is a feudal romance set in old Japan and describes the decline of the Shogunate and the downfall of the power of the Tokugawa family. The story revolves around the Mito Yashiki, the residence of the Tokugawa family's Mito branch. The main character, Lord Hotta, is a loyal retainer of the Tokugawa family who is tasked with protecting the Mito Yashiki. As he carries out his duties, he becomes embroiled in a web of political intrigue and personal vendettas that threaten the stability of the Tokugawa regime. The book provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life in feudal Japan, including the customs, traditions, and social hierarchy of the time. It is a fascinating historical novel that offers a unique perspective on the tumultuous period of Japanese history known as the Bakumatsu.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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