The Heike Story: A Modern Translation of the Classic Japanese

The Heike Story: A Modern Translation of the Classic Japanese Tale of Love and War (Tuttle Classics)

The Heike Story is a modern translation of a Japanese classic.

Kyoto in the twelfth century was a magnificent city, but crime, disorder, and lust were rampant. The people were abused by the nobility, while armed Buddhist monks terrorized court and commoner alike. In despair, the Emperor called upon the Heike and Genji clans to quell civil disturbances. Although the clans succeeded, they quarreled over the spoils of war and plunged the country into a century of warfare.

The Heike Story describes the rise to power of Kiyomori of the Heike clan during this turbulent time. From a youth sunk in poverty, Kiyomori eventually rose to become the Emperor's Chief Councilor. Although he was a gentle, enlightened man, he left a trail of bloodshed and ruin in his wake. The strange twists of Kiyomori's fate are the core of this epic novel.

Country USA
Brand Tuttle Publishing
Manufacturer Tuttle Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Over 50 Black and White Images
Model Over 50 Black and White Images
ReleaseDate 2011-04-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9784805310441

Country	USA
Brand	Tuttle Publishing
Manufacturer	Tuttle Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Over 50 Black and White Images
Model	Over 50 Black and White Images
ReleaseDate	2011-04-10
UnitCount	1
EANs	9784805310441

The Heike Story: A Modern Translation of the Classic Japanese Tale of Love and War (Tuttle Classics)

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