Ashikaga Yoshiteru Miyoshi Clan Muromachi Shogunate Japan

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Ashikaga Yoshiteru Miyoshi Clan Muromachi Shogunate Japan Key Features ✔ Discover the intricate history of Japan's Muromachi period with this comprehensive book titled "Ashikaga Yoshiteru Miyoshi Clan Muromachi Shogunate Japan." This scholarly work delves into the tumultuous era of the late Muromachi shogunate, focusing on the 13th Ashikaga shogun, Yoshiteru, and the powerful Miyoshi clan. It meticulously examines the conflicts, alliances, and betrayals that defined the decline of the shogunate, especially highlighting the unprecedented event of the "Eiroku Incident," which involved the assassination of a shogun—a pivotal moment in Japanese history. ✔ This volume offers detailed insights into the political upheavals, the internal struggles within the shogunate, and the ambitions of Yoshiteru as he sought to establish a new governance structure amid chaos. Richly sourced from medieval samurai clans and noble families, it provides a vivid portrayal of the era's power dynamics, including the rivalry with the Miyoshi clan, the shifting control of Kyoto, and the complex relationships with the imperial court and regional daimyōs. ✔ Key features include a thorough analysis of Yoshiteru's birth, early life, conflicts with Miyoshi Nagayoshi, his return to Kyoto, and the events leading up to the Eiroku Incident. The book also explores the broader context of the late Muromachi period, offering valuable perspectives on the decline of the shogunate and the rise of regional powers. ✔ This

• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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