Taiheiki
The Taiheiki is a Japanese epic chronicle that narrates the turbulent period of Japanese history known as the Nanboku-chō period, which spanned from 1336 to 1392. This era was marked by the division of the imperial court into two rival factions, the Southern Court loyal to Emperor Go-Daigo and the Northern Court supported by the Ashikaga shogunate. The Taiheiki details the rise and fall of powerful samurai clans, the intricate political maneuverings, and the numerous battles that characterized this conflict.
While traditionally attributed to the Buddhist monk Kokan Shiren, scholarly consensus now suggests a more complex
The Taiheiki played a significant role in shaping the popular understanding of the Nanboku-chō period for centuries.
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