{"product_id":"the-first-shgun-tokyo-paul-9798241444240","title":"The First Sh\u0026#333;gun: A Narrative History of Samurai Power, Civil War, and the Birth of Military Rule","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJapan did not fall into chaos overnight.\u003cbr\u003eIt unraveled.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the late twelfth century, the emperor still ruled in name-but real power had slipped beyond the court, into the hands of warriors who could enforce their will.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe First Shōgun\u003c\/i\u003e is a cinematic narrative history of \u003cb\u003eMinamoto no Yoritomo\u003c\/b\u003e, the exiled survivor who did not merely win a war-but built a system strong enough to outlast victory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not a textbook.\u003cbr\u003eIt is not legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is the story of how \u003cb\u003eorder replaced ceremony\u003c\/b\u003e, how loyalty fractured under pressure, and how Japan's first military government quietly reshaped the nation for centuries to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough battles, betrayals, and political restraint, Yoritomo learns a hard truth: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ewinning is easier than ruling.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs former allies become threats, institutions replace swords, and personal relationships narrow under the weight of authority, \u003ci\u003eThe First Shōgun\u003c\/i\u003e reveals the cost of power-not just on a country, but on the people closest to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in a clear, modern style inspired by manga pacing and cinematic storytelling, this book blends historical rigor with emotional depth, making complex history accessible without sacrificing seriousness.\u003c\/p\u003eInside this book, you'll discover: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow the samurai rose while imperial authority faded\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy victory created more enemies than peace\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow restraint became more powerful than force\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who enjoy: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese history without academic jargon\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePower, leadership, and political strategy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNarrative nonfiction with emotional weight\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eShōgun\u003c\/i\u003e-era history without fictional excess\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBefore the shōgun became a symbol, he was a solution.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd like all solutions that work too well, he changed everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Tokyo Paul\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798241444240\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.35lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d","brand":"Tokyo Paul","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997334876415,"sku":"9798241444240","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-first-shgun-tokyo-paul-9798241444240","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}