A History of Japan in Manga - Kanaya Shunichiro

A History of Japan in Manga tells the action-packed saga of Japan from its misty origins up to the present day. Epic battles, noble Samurai and duplicitous leaders are all portrayed in modern manga fashion! The lively stories in this book include: The Dawn of Japan - the birth of Buddhism and the transition from hunters-gatherers to agricultural societies of ancient times. The Genpei Wars - savage battles between the Taira and Minamoto clans that led to the powerful warlord Minamoto no Yoritomo naming himself Japan's first Shogun. The Onin Wars - a decade-long struggle for domination of Japan in which thousands of Samurai fought and tragically lost their lives. And many more!

Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320