Book Description

Chiushingura, also known as The Loyal League, is a classic of Japanese literature. This edition, translated by FV Dickins with notes, recounts the tale of 47 samurai who seek revenge against a corrupt court official who dishonored their lord. Chiushingura is a gripping story of loyalty, sacrifice, and honor, and is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese history and culture. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.