The Remarkable History of the Yagyu Clan by William De Lange (English) Hardcover

by William De Lange

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The Remarkable History of the Yagyu Clan by William De Lange Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description This first full Yagy history in the English language recounts how, through a succession of misfortunes, the Yagy clan first lost its independence, then its castle and finally its lands, but eventually made a remarkable recovery. Publisher Description This is the true story of the eventful history of the famous Yagy clan--a story that began during the early heady days of the Genk Rebellion (1331-33), when emperor Go-Daigo sought to restore power to the throne with the support of the Yagy and other loyal clans. It follows their campaigns on behalf of Go-Daigo's southern court during the Northern and Southern Courts period (1334-1392), and their long and hard struggle to retain their independence when the country rapidly descended into anarchy in the wake of the nin Rebellion (1467-77).This first full Yagy history in the English language recounts how, through a succession of misfortunes beyond their control, the Yagy clan first lost its independence, then its castle and domains, until finally its members were thrown upon the mercy of a local temple. Yet it was in the very depth of those bleak and desperate years, that its leader, Yagy Muneyoshi, discovered his true strength and began his clan's remarkable recovery--a recovery crowned with the ascendancy of his son, Munenori, to the exalted rank of is perhaps no coincidence that the t

• Publisher: Floating World Industries Editions
• Year: 2019
• Binding: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9789492722218
• Condition: Fine

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