The First Samurai: The Life and Legend of the Warrior Rebel, Taira Masakado Good Things to Know Beginning with the parties

Beginning with the parties

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Featuring dogs of varying pedigrees and personalities

as well as excellent maps from renowned mapmaker William Dollarhide

We witness how the shift in political climate transforms her from history’s scourge to history’s darling

The First Samurai: The Life and Legend of the Warrior Rebel, Taira Masakado Good Things to Know Beginning with the partiesA 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