The First Samurai: The Life and Legend of the Warrior Rebel, Taira Masakado
Karl F. Friday explores the life, legacy, and legend of Taira Masakado, the warrior rebel known as the first samurai. Combining biography with historical perspective, this book introduces a pivotal figure in Japanese history and considers how his reputation endured beyond his lifetime.
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The First Samurai examines the life and legend of Taira Masakado, a celebrated warrior rebel in Japanese history.
Karl F. Friday presents a focused historical biography of a figure associated with the origins and identity of the samurai.
The book considers both Masakado as a historical subject and the legend that developed around him.
It offers readers an introduction to an important figure in Japan’s military and cultural history.
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