Warrior Rule in Japan (Cambridge History of Japan)

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Japan was ruled by warriors for the better part of a millennium. From the twelfth to the nineteenth century its political history was dominated by the struggle of competing leagues of fighting men. This volume, comprised of chapters taken from Volumes 3 and 4 of The Cambridge History of Japan, traces the institutional development of warrior rule and dominance. Although samurai influence waned with the development of constitutional government, warrior values remained central to the ethical code of modern Japan.

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“…an impressive bosy of work based on a sound use of primary sources and sophisticated analysis.” Brij Tankha, The Medieval History Journal

Book Description

Japan’s political history was dominated by the struggle of competing leagues of fighting men from the 12th to the 19th century. Tracing the development of warrior rule and dominance, this volume brings together selected chapters from Volumes 3 and 4 of The Cambridge History of Japan.