The Samurai Banner of Furin Kazan,9780804837019

The Samurai Banner of Furin Kazan

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ISBN13: 9780804837019
ISBN10: 0804837015
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2005-09-15
Publisher(s): Tuttle Pub
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Summary

Originally published in Japanese in 1959, this classic novel by Yasushi Inoue takes place during the Japanese Warring Era (1467-1573) - a time when Japan was ruled by three young powerful warlords: Takeda Shingen, Iwagawa Yoshimoto, and Hojo Ujiyasu. the story focuses on Takeda Shingen and his one-eyed, crippled strategist, Yamamoto Kansuke. the brilliant strategies of Kansuke, inspired by his passion for war and his admiration for his enemies' war tactics, are beautifully expressed throughout this book.

Author Biography

Yasushi Inoue (1907-1991), is widely recognized as one of Japan's greatest modern novelists and was honored as a "Living National Treasure." He was the recipient of every major prize in Japanese literature.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vi
Main Characters vii
The Takeda Domain ca. 1572 vii
The Takeda Domain ca. 1572, detail ix
The Battle of Kawanakajima x
Foreword xi
Chapter 1 The Demise of Aoki Daizen 1(11)
Chapter 2 Yamamoto Kansuke Joins the Takeda Clan 12(13)
Chapter 3 The Conquest of Suwa 25(14)
Chapter 4 Kansuke Convinces Princess Yuu 39(11)
Chapter 5 Love and Hate 50(25)
Chapter 6 I Have to Kill Her 75(16)
Chapter 7 Nagao Kagetora Threatens 91(15)
Chapter 8 Princess Ogoto 106(15)
Chapter 9 Renounce the World 121(19)
Chapter 10 Princess Yuu Goes Home 140(13)
Chapter 11 Kaizu Castle 153(16)
Chapter 12 Prepare for Battle 169(15)
Chapter 13 Cry of Victory 184(15)
Epilogue 199(2)
Notes 201(7)
Chronology of Key Events 208(1)
Japanese Hours of the Day 209

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