Kusunoki Masayuki Son of Masashige Samurai South/North Dynasty Japan

by Takao Ikoma

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Kusunoki Masayuki Son of Masashige Samurai South/North Dynasty Japan Key Features ✔ Discover the fascinating history of the Kamakura and Nanboku-cho periods with this detailed scholarly work on Kusunoki Masayuki's sons, Masayuki and Masanori. This comprehensive book explores their contrasting roles during Japan’s tumultuous era, highlighting their military achievements, political shifts, and familial dynamics. Drawing on primary sources and the "Taiheiki," it offers an in-depth analysis of their lives, battles, and changing allegiances, providing valuable insights into the struggles between the Southern and Northern Courts. ✔ This volume is ideal for history enthusiasts and scholars interested in medieval Japan, samurai history, and the political upheavals of the 14th century. The author, Takao Ikoma, a respected historian specializing in Japanese medieval history, meticulously examines the contrasting fates of these brothers, shedding light on their influence and legacy within the broader context of Japanese history. ✔ Key features include detailed chapters on the rise and fall of the Kusunoki clan, battles such as the Battle of Shijōnawate, and the shifting allegiances of Masayuki and Masanori during the Nanboku-cho period. The book also discusses the internal conflicts within the Southern Court and the eventual reconciliation with the Ashikaga shogunate. ✔ Item Specifics: ✔ C:Condition: Like New (Never read) ✔ C:Author: Takao Ikoma ✔ C:Publication Year: 2021 ✔ C:Publisher:

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• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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