A page-turner by Japan's most popular writer of the immediate post-war
era!
Set in Japan's turbulent 12th century, this fast-paced novel recounts
the titanic struggle between two leading Japanese clans--the Heike and
the Genji--as they seek to pacify a fractured nation, ultimately turning
on each other in their unbridled lust for power.
Written by the great Eiji Yoshikawa, this classic work of fiction brings
to life the wars, intrigues, feuds and romances surrounding the most
dramatic episode in Japanese history.
This new edition features a foreword and afterword by historian
Alexander Bennett, who explains the backdrop of the novel and its
importance as a towering work of modern fiction which sold millions of
copies in Japan. Combining raw narrative power, pageantry and poetry,
The Heike Story will enthrall readers interested in the drama and
spectacle of ancient Japan.