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Was samurai warrior Taira Masakado a quixotic megalomaniac or a hero swept up by events beyond his control? Did he really declare himself to be the "New Emperor"? Did he suffer divine retribution for his ego and ambition? Filled with insurrections, tribal uprisings, pirate disturbances, and natural disasters, this action-packed account of Masakado's insurrection offers a captivating introduction to the samurai, their role in 10th-century society, and the world outside the capital-a must-read for those interested in early Japan, samurai warfare, or the mystique of ancient warriors.

Karl Friday (Athens, GA) is a Professor of History at the University of Georgia. A renowned expert on the samurai and early Japanese history, he has authored four books and appeared on numerous A&E, History, and Discovery Channel programs. He is active on several Web forums.

List of Figures

Acknowledgements

1 Masakado and His Legacy

　Masakado's Legacy

　The First Samurai

2 Masakado's World

　The Court and the Countryside

　Premise, Reality and Adjustment

　Tax Farmers, Princes and Bandits

　Alliances and Immigrants

　The Taira in the East

3 Masakado and His Uncles

　The Alliance

　The Battle at Shimozuke Capital

　Yoshikane's Revenge

4 New Enemies and New Friends

　The Feud with Sadamori

　The Quarrel in Musashi

　Ambushes and Raids

　Rainbows, Earthquakes and Bandits

　Conclusion

5 Insurrection

　The Incident at the Hitachi Capital

　Lord of the Kant

　The Court's Response

　"Insurrections East and West"

　Conclusion

6 Apotheosis

　The Letter to Fujiwara Tadahira

　Rebellion or Redemption?

　Miscreancy & Misfire in Hitachi

　Fujiwara Hidesato

　Blunder, Mishap and Rout

　The Final Reckoning

　Conclusion

7 Epilogue

　Seeking Sumitomo

　And to the Victors

　Posterity

　Conclusion

　Notes

　Bibliography

Index

　　Karl Friday is a professor of history at the University of Georgia. A renowned expert on the samurai and early Japanese history, he is the author of four books and has appeared on numerous A&E, History, and Discovery Channel programs.

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A portrait of Japan's first significant samurai leader and his world

Was samurai warrior Taira Masakado a quixotic megalomaniac or a hero swept up by events beyond his control? Did he really declare himself to be the "New Emperor"? Did he suffer divine retribution for his ego and ambition? Filled with insurrections, tribal uprisings, pirate disturbances, and natural disasters, this action-packed account of Masakado's insurrection offers a captivating introduction to the samurai, their role in 10th-century society, and the world outside the capital-a must-read for those interested in early Japan, samurai warfare, or the mystique of ancient warriors.

Karl Friday (Athens, GA) is a Professor of History at the University of Georgia. A renowned expert on the samurai and early Japanese history, he has authored four books and appeared on numerous A&E, History, and Discovery Channel programs. He is active on several Web forums.