Fujiwara Hidehira Yoshitsune Appointed Japan

by Nobuo Irimada

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Fujiwara Hidehira Yoshitsune Appointed Japan Key Features ✔ Discover the compelling historical biography "Fujiwara Hidehira Yoshitsune Appointed Japan," part of the Minerva Japan Biographies Series. This comprehensive volume delves into the life and legacy of Fujiwara Hidehira (1122–1187), a prominent noble of the late Heian period. As the third head of the Northern Fujiwara clan in Hiraizumi, Hidehira wielded significant influence, strengthening ties with central politics and fostering a flourishing Buddhist culture. His ambitious efforts to establish a broad military government during the tumultuous Genpei War period are thoroughly examined through extensive literary and archaeological sources. ✔ This book offers a detailed exploration of Hidehira’s life, including his familial background, political strategies, urban development of Hiraizumi, and military campaigns. It also covers his relationships with key figures such as Minamoto no Yoshitsune, and his vision for a powerful regional government. Richly illustrated with excavations and site investigations, the narrative provides a vivid portrayal of the era’s cultural and political landscape. ✔ Key features include insights into the construction of Hiraizumi’s temples and palaces, the city’s cosmological urban planning, and the military conflicts that shaped northern Japan. The author, Nobuo Irimada, a distinguished historian and former professor at Tohoku University, offers authoritative analysis based on extensive researc

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