《The First Samurai》是一部由John Wiley & Sons Inc出版的書籍，作者是Karl Friday。
基本介紹
- 作者：Karl Friday
- 出版社：John Wiley & Sons Inc
- 出版時間：2007年10月
- 頁數：220 頁
- 定價：211 元
- 裝幀：HRD
- ISBN：9780471760825
- 副標題：Taira Masakado
內容介紹
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A portrait of Japan's first significant samurai leader and his world
Was samurai warrior Taira Masakado a quixotic megalomaniac or a hero swept up by events beyond his control? Did he really declare himself to be the "New Emperor"? Did he suffer divine retribution for his ego and ambition? Filled with insurrections, tribal uprisings, pirate disturbances, and natural disasters, this action-packed account of Masakado's insurrection offers a captivating introduction to the samurai, their role in 10th-century society, and the world outside the capital-a must-read for those interested in early Japan, samurai warfare, or the mystique of ancient warriors.
Karl Friday (Athens, GA) is a Professor of History at the University of Georgia. A renowned expert on the samurai and early Japanese history, he has authored four books and appeared on numerous A&E, History, and Discovery Channel programs. He is active on several Web forums.
