In this, the first volume of two on the Gamo clan from Omi province, we will trace the family’s origin, and follow the clan and its members through the turbulent centuries leading up to 1557. 600 years of enticing history will be told. Along with the Gamo there will also be a lot of information on many other families from Omi, like the Asai, Sasaki, Rokkaku and Kyogoku - even the warrior monks from Mount Hiei join in. Also, stories involving families from neighboring provinces like the Asakura, Saito and the Ashikaga. The book contains several beautiful color plates, countless color photos, maps, and illustrations; all with the intent of bringing a vivid and an easy to understand description of a feudal clan from the land of the rising sun. ?



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