{"product_id":"47-ronin-the-classic-tale-of-samurai-loyalty-bravery-and-retribution-paperback","title":"47 Ronin: The Classic Tale of Samurai Loyalty, Bravery and Retribution - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Allyn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eStephen Turnbull\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA classic tale that will captivate lovers of Japan, history, and epic adventure alike. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJapan's most celebrated tale of chivalry, loyalty and revenge--and the basis for a Hollywood feature film starring Keanu Reaves--\u003ci\u003e47 Ronin\u003c\/i\u003e is the epic tale of a heroic band of Samurai warriors who defy the Japanese Emperor to avenge the honor of their fallen master. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe story begins in 1701 when the noble Lord Asano attacks an official at court. His punishment is swift and harsh--the Emperor orders Lord Asano to commit ritual suicide (\u003ci\u003eharikiri\u003c\/i\u003e). His lands are confiscated, his family exiled, and his Samurai warrior brigade is disbanded--becoming Ronin or masterless, wandering renegades. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile appearing to follow the Emperor's instructions, the 47 Ronin plot in secret for many years, biding their time until the moment to strike is right. Like the story of the Knights of the Round Table, the Ronin's deeds became legendary, iconic examples of courage, cunning and loyalty in an age when the Samurai were true heroes and honor was something worth dying for. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJohn Allyn's vivid retelling, with a foreword by scholar and film advisor, Stephen Turnbull, presents this epic of Japanese literature in its correct historical context.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn Allyn\u003c\/b\u003e studied Japanese at Stanford University and was stationed in Japan during the early years of the U.S. occupation. After returning to the U.S., he entered UCLA where he received his master's degree in Theater Arts in 1951. He went on to specialize in Japanese theater, receiving a doctorate in Theater History. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephen Turnbull\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of over 50 books on the military history of Europe and the Far East. He works as a Japanese cultural consultant and a Lecturer in Japanese Religion at the Department of East Asian Studies at Leeds University. He served as the historical advisor for the Universal Pictures film \u003ci\u003e47 Ronin\u003c\/i\u003e starring Keanu Reeves.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 7.9 x 5.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 07, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769732301088,"sku":"9784805314654","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4db902b7ace54d51e90b84beef3d1963.webp?v=1780354910","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/47-ronin-the-classic-tale-of-samurai-loyalty-bravery-and-retribution-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}