The Revenge of the 47 Ronin: EDO 1703

by Stephen Turnbull and Johnny Shumate

From 1600 till 1866 civil strife in public was virtually unknown in Japan; however, personal loyalty and self-sacrifice could at times rise above the samurai hierarchy to redefine Japanese culture. In 1703 former samurai avenged their lord in the most legendary raid in Japanese history. The story of the 47 ronin is a tale rich in emotion, precise planning, and flawless martial execution.

This was the raid that turned Japan upside down.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1849084270
• ISBN13: 9781849084277
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK)
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.2" x 9.7"