Publisher's Synopsis
The 47 Ronins is a historical non-fiction book written by A.B. Mitford. It tells the story of a group of samurai warriors who seek revenge for the death of their master. The book is based on a true story that took place in Japan in the 18th century. The story begins with the death of Lord Asano, who was forced to commit suicide by the corrupt official Kira. Asano's loyal samurai, known as the 47 Ronins, vow to avenge their master's death by killing Kira. The book follows the Ronins' journey as they plan and execute their revenge, facing numerous obstacles along the way. The book provides a fascinating insight into Japanese culture, traditions, and the samurai code of honor. It is a gripping tale of loyalty, sacrifice, and honor that has become a classic of Japanese literature.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tales of Old Japan, by A. B. Mitford. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766132625.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
