00000nam 2200000 4500 INLIS000000000009153 20200508204656 200508||||||||| | ||| |||| ||eng|| 978-0-471-76082-5 010-0520009153 eng 952 952/FRI/T Karl F. Friday The First Samurai : the life and legend of the warrior rebel Taira Masakado New Jersey John Wiley & Sons 2007 ix, 220p. : ill.; 24cm Indeks : p.213-220 p.188-209 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. Taira, Masakado, 903 or 4-940