Step into the fascinating world of feudal Japan, where swords ruled the battlefield, and scrolls governed the state. In Sword and Scroll: The Duality of Japan's Shogun Era, Francis Cho takes readers on a compelling journey through the rise of samurai dominance, the birth of the shogunate, and the intricate interplay between military might and political strategy.From the dramatic battles of the Genpei War to the establishment of the Kamakura Shogunate, this meticulously researched work unveils how the warrior class emerged not only as Japan's protectors but also as architects of its...

Step into the fascinating world of feudal Japan, where swords ruled the battlefield, and scrolls governed the state. In Sword and Scroll: The Duality of Japan's Shogun Era, Francis Cho takes readers on a compelling journey through the rise of samurai dominance, the birth of the shogunate, and the intricate interplay between military might and political strategy.From the dramatic battles of the Genpei War to the establishment of the Kamakura Shogunate, this meticulously researched work unveils how the warrior class emerged not only as Japan's protectors but also as architects of its...