【New Release】Long Historical War Story "Taiheiki" with Modern Perspectives: Picture Story "Taiheiki Betsuden: The Arrogant Do Not Last Long, Humans Do Not Stop Fighting" Exclusively Released on Amazon.

What were the true intentions of Emperor Go-Daigo, who was obsessed with restoring imperial rule, and his retainers such as the Ashikaga brothers (Takauji and Tadayoshi) and Kusunoki Masashige, who were samurai?

"Taiheiki" is a long military epic from the transitional period in the first half of the medieval era, when the samurai regents, after conflicts with the imperial court, solidified the unification of the court and the shogunate. Emperor Go-Daigo, the protagonist, and the Ashikaga brothers (Takauji and Tadayoshi), as well as their retainers such as the Kusunoki Masashige family, have been subjected to various evaluations based on the circumstances of the times, such as the imperial historiography from the Meiji era to pre-war Japan. The story of the Nanboku-cho period, in particular, is complex. This book, "Taiheiki Betsuden," is a picture story that examines the true intentions of the characters who were tossed about by war, in light of contemporary conflicts and social conditions both domestically and internationally.

Author Profile

Kohei Ono Born in Tokyo in April 1939. Doctor of Engineering. Graduated from Hokkaido University Faculty of Engineering and Musashino Art University. After working as a corporate engineer, he served as an architectural faculty member at Fukuoka University and Nishinippon Institute of Technology. As of 2026, he resides in Fukuoka City. He is active as a writer, producing picture books, paintings, and essays. Published picture books include "Kijimuna no Tsuioku" (Bungeisha 2021) and "Putin no Senso wo Ureu Inu to Kitsune no Monogatari" (Parade Books 2024).

Book Information

"Taiheiki Betsuden: The Arrogant Do Not Last Long, Humans Do Not Stop Fighting" Author: Kohei Ono Publisher: Parade Release Date: April 1, 2026 ISBN: 978-4-86522-485-6 Specifications: A5 horizontal format / Hardcover / 24 pages Price: 1,100 yen (1,000 yen + 10% tax) Paradebooks: https://books.parade.co.jp/category/genre06/978-4-86522-485-6.html Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/4865224858/

Publisher Information

Parade Co., Ltd., the parent company, is a design production company. With professional skills and knowledge, we provide total support for your book creation and publishing with excellent design and high quality.

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