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Taiko: An Epic Novel Of War And Glory In Feudal Japan : Hardback : Kodansha America, Inc : 9781568364285 : 1568364288 : 08 Oct 2012 : In the tempestuous closing decades of the sixteenth century, the Empire of Japan writhes in chaos as the shogunate crumbles and rival warlords battle for supremacy. Warrior monks in their armed citadels block the road to the capital; castles are destroyed, villages plundered, fields put to the torch. Amid this devastation, three men dr eam of uniting the nation. At one extreme is the charismatic but brutal Nobunaga, whose ruthless ambition crushes all before him. At the opposite pole is the cold, deliberate Ieyasu, wise in counsel, brave in battle, mature beyond his years. But the keystone of this triumvirate is the most memorable of all, Hideyoshi, who rises from the menial post of sandal bearer to become Taiko-absolute ruler of Japan in the Emperor's name. dream of uniting the nation. At one extreme is the charismatic but brutal Nobunaga, whose ruthless ambition crushes all before him. At the opposite pole is the cold, deliberate Ieyasu, wise in counsel, brave in battle, mature beyond hibsolute ruler of Japan in the Emperor's name. andal bearer to become Taiko-aHideyoshi, who rises from
- 1568364288
- 9781568364285
- Eiji Yoshikawa
- 15 October 2012
- Kodansha America, Inc
- Hardcover (Book)
- 944
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