"Fans of samurai will enjoy this retelling of a classic story of revenge and loyalty." - Japan Powered blog, The book contains a new foreword by Stephen Turnbull, the historical advisor for 47 Ronin and the author of more than 50 books on military history.As Turnbull says in his foreword: 'The raid of the Forty Seven Ronin holds a unique place|9784805312032|, "Fans of samurai will enjoy this retelling of a classic story of revenge and loyalty." - Japan Powered blog, "The book contains a new foreword by Stephen Turnbull, the historical advisor for 47 Ronin and the author of more than 50 books on military history.As Turnbull says in his foreword: 'The raid of the Forty Seven Ronin holds a unique place in Japanese history.
John Allyn does a masterful job of presenting 47 Ronin as a compelling and suspenseful tale-one that will appeal to fans of the December 2013 film starring Keanu Reeves. They were, in fact, making careful plans for revenge, biding their time until the moment to strike was right! Their deeds became Japan's most celebrated example of bravery, cunning, and loyalty in an age when samurai were heroes, and honor was worth dying for. But the Ronin only seemed to accept their fate.
They appeared to adapt to their new circumstances by becoming tradesmen and teachers. The Ronin were not trusted by their enemies and lived under the watchful eyes of spies for months. His samurai now become ronin, or masterless, and are dispersed. His lands are confiscated and his family is dishonored and exiled. Although the wound Asano inflicts is minimal, the Emperor's punishment is harsh-Lord Asano is ordered to commit seppuku, or ritual suicide. In 1701, young Lord Asano is goaded into attacking a corrupt official at the Japanese Court. In the process, it also created a new set of heroes in Japan. This set off a chain of events that led to one of the bloodiest episodes in Japanese history. 47 Ronin is the unforgettable tale of a band of samurai who defied the Emperor to avenge the disgrace and death of their master and faced certain death as a result.
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