47: The True Story of the Vendetta of the 47 Ronin from Akô - Paperback

by Thomas Harper (Author)

A true story of honor, loyalty, and revenge in feudal Japan.

In 18th-century Japan, 47 Ronin, once samurai, are now masterless and landless after their lord breaks the law. They vow revenge, knowing the price is death. This meticulously researched account unveils the true story behind the legend, exploring the samurai code, political intrigue, and the ultimate sacrifice for justice.

47: The True Story of the Vendetta of the 47 Ronin from Akô transports you to a world of:

• Feudal lords and Shoguns
• Samurai traditions and deadly sword fights
• Unwavering loyalty and brutal betrayals

Author Biography

Thomas Harper worked at the Centre for Japanese and Korean Studies at the University of Leiden, where his academic specialty was The Tale of Genji and its readers. In 2015 he and his co-compiler Haruo Shirane published Reading The Tale of Genji: Sources from the First Millennium, prior to which he had written several scholarly articles on this subject. He is also the translator of Tanizaki Jun'ichirô's In Praise of Shadows.