Saito Musashi-Bo Benkei V1: Tales of the Wars of the Gempei (1910)

Saito Musashi-Bo Benkei V1: Tales Of The Wars Of The Gempei (1910) is a historical fiction book written by James Seguin De Benneville. The book is set in Japan during the Gempei War, which took place between 1180 and 1185. The story follows the adventures of Saito Musashi-Bo Benkei, a legendary warrior monk who fought alongside the samurai Minamoto no Yoshitsune.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which tells a different tale of Benkei's exploits during the war. The tales are filled with action, adventure, and intrigue, as Benkei battles rival samurai, defends his lord's honor, and seeks to prove his worth as a warrior.Throughout the book, De Benneville weaves in historical details and cultural references to provide readers with a vivid and immersive picture of medieval Japan. He also explores themes of loyalty, honor, and sacrifice, as Benkei grapples with the moral complexities of war and the demands of his samurai code.Overall, Saito Musashi-Bo Benkei V1: Tales Of The Wars Of The Gempei (1910) is a thrilling and engaging historical fiction book that will appeal to readers who enjoy action-packed tales of adventure and heroism set in exotic locales.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.