{"product_id":"47-the-true-story-of-the-vendetta-of-the-47-ronin-from-ako-paperback","title":"47: The True Story of the Vendetta of the 47 Ronin from Akô - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eThomas Harper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA true story of honor, loyalty, and revenge in feudal Japan.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e47: The True Story of the Vendetta of the 47 Ronin from Akô\u003c\/i\u003e transports you to a world of: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeudal lords and Shoguns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamurai traditions and deadly sword fights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnwavering loyalty and brutal betrayals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eDiscover the real events that inspired centuries of art, theater, and film. Are you ready to delve into the heart of samurai honor and uncover the truth? Buy now and experience this gripping historical saga.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Harper\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eReading The Tale of Genji: Sources from the First Millennium\u003c\/i\u003e, prior to which he had written several scholarly articles on this subject. He is also the translator of Tanizaki Jun'ichirô's \u003ci\u003eIn Praise of Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 992\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 18, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50339390390509,"sku":"9780918172778","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0020\/8918\/9441\/files\/k578lZ50Dc9780918172778.webp?v=1785105539","url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-ca\/products\/47-the-true-story-of-the-vendetta-of-the-47-ronin-from-ako-paperback","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}