{"product_id":"the-first-samurai-karl-f-friday-9781684425891","title":"The First Samurai: The Life and Legend of the Warrior Rebel, Taira Masakado","description":"A portrait of Japan's first significant samurai leader and his world \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWas 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKarl 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\u0026amp;E, History, and Discovery Channel programs. He is active on several Web forums.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Karl F. Friday\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1684425891\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781684425891\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Trade Paper Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/01\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.49d","brand":"Karl F. Friday","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44047606546687,"sku":"9781684425891","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_13a9b88c-aec2-4dcb-8e3a-597c0a0566c5.jpg?v=1684991182","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-first-samurai-karl-f-friday-9781684425891","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}