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The 47 Ronin Story

47 Ronin Storyis the classic Japanese story of Lord Asano of Ako and one of the bloodiest vendettas in Japan's feudal history. In a shocking clash between the warriors and the merchant class of seventeenth century Japan, there emerged the most unlikely set of heroes—the forty-seven ronin, or ex-samurai, of Ako.

Themes
martial arts
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 224 pages

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