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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The dramatic arc of Saigo Takamori's life, from his humble origins as a lowly samurai, to national leadership, to his death as a rebel leader, has captivated generations of Japanese readers and now Americans as well - his life is the inspiration for a major Hollywood film, The Last Samurai, starring Tom Cruise and Ken Watanabe. In this vibrant new biography, Mark Ravina, professor of history and Director of East Asian Studies at Emory University, explores the facts behind Hollywood storytelling and Japanese legends, and explains the passion and poignancy of Saigo's life. Known both for his scholarly research and his appearances on The History Channel, Ravina recreates the world in which Saigo lived and died, the last days of the samurai. The Last Samurai traces Saigo's life from his early days as a tax clerk in far southwestern Japan, through his rise to national prominence as a fierce imperial loyalist. Saigo was twice exiled for his political activities -- sent to Japan's remote southwestern islands where he fully expected to die. But exile only increased his reputation for loyalty, and in 1864 he was brought back to the capital to help his lord fight for the restoration of the emperor. In 1868, Saigo commanded his lord's forces in the battles which toppled the shogunate and he became and leader in the emperor Meiji's new government. But Saigo found only anguish in national leadership. He understood the need for a modern conscript army but longed for the days of the traditional warrior. Saigo hoped to die in service to the emperor. In 1873, he sought appointment as envoy to Korea, where he planned to demand that the Korean king show deference to the Japanese emperor, drawing his sword, if necessary, top defend imperial honor. Denied this chance to show his courage and loyalty, he retreated to his homeland and spent his last years as a schoolteacher, training samurai boys in frugality, honesty, and courage. In 1876, when the government stripped samurai of their swords, Saigo's followers rose in rebellion and Saigo became their reluctant leader. His insurrection became the bloodiest war Japan had seen in centuries, killing over 12,000 men on both sides and nearly bankrupting the new imperial government. The imperial government denounced Saigo as a rebel and a traitor, but their propaganda could not overcome his fame and in 1889, twelve years after his death, the government relented, pardoned Saigo of all crimes, and posthumously restored him to imperial court rank. In THE LAST SAMURAI, Saigo is as compelling a character as Robert E. Lee was to Americans-a great and noble warrior who followed the dictates of honor and loyalty, even though it meant civil war in a country to which he'd devoted his life. Saigo's life is a fascinating look into Japanese feudal society and a history of a country as it struggled between its long traditions and the dictates of a modern future. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. A Study on Investors Preferences Towards Investing in Mutual Funds | Mutual Fund Preferences of Beneficial Investors | Ravina S (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2024 | LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing | EAN 9783330038455 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.…

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1989, Madrid, Extraido Original Revista Historia Naval, Instituto de Historia y Cultura Naval, Armada Española, 19 paginas, ilustraciones, 24x17, nuevas cubiertas en rustica sin impresion, buen estado.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Une étude sur les préférences des investisseurs en matière d'investissement dans les fonds communs de placement | Préférences des investisseurs bénéficiaires en matière de fonds communs de placement | Ravina S. (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Einband - flex.(Paperback) | Französisch | 2024 | Editions Notre Savoir | EAN 9786208512385 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Um estudo sobre as preferências dos investidores relativamente ao investimento em fundos de investimento | Preferências de fundos mútuos dos investidores efectivos | Ravina S. (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Einband - flex.(Paperback) | Portugiesisch | 2024 | Edições Nosso Conhecimento | EAN 9786208512415 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: SIA OmniScriptum Publishing, Brivibas Gatve 197, 1039 RIGA, LETTLAND, customerservice[at]vdm-vsg[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Uno studio sulle preferenze degli investitori verso l'investimento in fondi comuni di investimento | Preferenze degli investitori beneficiari in materia di fondi comuni d'investimento | Ravina S. (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | Einband - flex.(Paperback) | Italienisch | 2024 | Edizioni Sapienza | EAN 9786208512392 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: preigu GmbH & Co. KG, Lengericher Landstr. 19, 49078 Osnabrück, mail[at]preigu[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Eine Studie über die Präferenzen von Anlegern bei der Anlage in Investmentfonds | Investmentfonds-Präferenzen der begünstigten Anleger | Ravina S. (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | 80 S. | Deutsch | 2024 | Verlag Unser Wissen | EAN 9786208512361 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: BoD - Books on Demand, In de Tarpen 42, 22848 Norderstedt, info[at]bod[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu.…

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 76 pp. Englisch.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware 80 pp. Spanisch.