The 47 Ronins Hardcover – September 10, 2010

The 47 Ronins is a historical account of a group of samurais who sought revenge for the death of their master in 18th century Japan. Written by A.B. Mitford, the book details the events leading up to the samurais' act of vengeance, including the political climate of the time and the code of honor that governed their actions. The book also explores the aftermath of the revenge, including the samurais' trial and subsequent seppuku (ritual suicide). The 47 Ronins is a classic tale of loyalty, honor, and justice that has captivated readers for generations.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tales of Old Japan, by A. B. Mitford. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766132625.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Read more