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Samurai Assassins: Dark Murder and the Meiji Restoration 1853-1868

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By Jonathan Clements

Imagine a world where honor and duty are everything, and death is a constant companion. This was the world of the samurai, the elite warriors of feudal Japan.

Samurai Assassins: "Dark Murder" and the Meiji Restoration, 1853-1868

by Romulus Hillsborough

4.6 out of 5

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In the mid-19th century, Japan was in turmoil. The country was ruled by a weak and ineffective shogunate, and the people were suffering from poverty and oppression. In this climate of chaos and uncertainty, a new group emerged: the samurai assassins.

These assassins were not like the ninjas of popular culture. They were not shadowy figures who lurked in the darkness, but rather highly skilled warriors who used their knowledge of martial arts and tactics to carry out their deadly missions.

The samurai assassins were often hired by powerful lords or wealthy merchants to eliminate their enemies. They were also used by the government to suppress dissent and maintain Free Download.

The most famous samurai assassin was a man named Hirata Tosuke. Tosuke was a master swordsman and strategist, and he was known for his ruthlessness and efficiency. He was responsible for the deaths of many of the most important figures in the Meiji Restoration.

The Meiji Restoration was a period of great change in Japan. It saw the overthrow of the shogunate and the establishment of a new, modern government. The samurai assassins played a key role in this transition, and their actions helped to shape the course of Japanese history.

Samurai Assassins: Dark Murder and the Meiji Restoration 1853-1868 is a gripping account of this violent upheaval. Drawing on extensive research and vivid storytelling, historian Jonathan Clements brings to life the key players and events of this tumultuous period, shedding new light on the shadowy world of samurai assassins.

Praise for Samurai Assassins

"A fascinating and well-researched account of the samurai assassins who played a key role in the Meiji Restoration. Clements brings to life the key players and events of this tumultuous period, shedding new light on the shadowy world of these elite warriors." -Edwin O. Reischauer Professor of Japanese History, Harvard University

"A gripping narrative that combines meticulous research with vivid storytelling. Clements transports the reader to the heart of the Meiji Restoration, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the shadowy world of samurai assassins." -Andrew Gordon, Professor of Modern Japanese History, Harvard University

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Samurai Assassins: "Dark Murder" and the Meiji Restoration, 1853-1868

by Romulus Hillsborough

4.6 out of 5