Yoshitsune, the most tragic and legendary figure of the Heian period, was driven by the belief of destroying the Taira clan and avenging his father. A valiant warrior with numerous military achievements, his lack of political acumen led to his brother Yoritomo's suspicion and ultimately, his demise. This work, a masterpiece by Ryotaro Shiba, a highly respected and popular historical epic in modern Japanese literature, depicts the unique and short life of the war god Minamoto no Yoshitsune (1159-1189) during the transition from the Heian to the Kamakura period. Yoshitsune was the son of the head of the Minamoto clan, but his name is always associated with tragedy. Although born into a samurai family... (Part 2 of 2)
Format:Paperback
Language:Chinese
ISBN:6264186678
ISBN13:9786264186674
Release Date:May 2026
Publisher:Yuan Liu
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