Samurai Tales

Samurai Tales is about the legendary men from the samurai class who fought for the helm of poert in 19th century Japan. In an internecine war that was unique in its scope and character, Hillsborough gives us a rare and fascination look at the men who were willing to sacrifice their lives for their ideals, their leaders and their country. Names like Sakamoto Ryoma, Saigo Takamori, Kondo Isami, and Katsu Kaishum whose achievements and adventures have been recounted here, became samurai legends in this pivotal era in Japanese history. These are stories of courage, honor, fidelity, disgrace, fate, and destiny set in the bloody time of political change and social upheaval in the final years of the Shogun.

Contos / História / História Geral / Literatura Estrangeira