title: Taiko: An Epic Novel of War and Glory in Feudal Japan
author:  Eiji Yoshikawa 
description: "<i>Taiko</i> is simply too good to ignorePacked with action, intrigue and heartbreak[it] proves conclusively that Americans arent the only ones who root for the underdog." <i>Detroit Free Press</i><br /><br /><br /><br />"Something for everyonehistory, romance, acts of great loyalty and treachery, monumental battle sceneshighly recommended." <i>San Francisco Chronicle</i><br /><br /><br /><br />"Eiji Yoshikawas epic is the real thing, the insiders guide to one of the most periods in Japanese history." <i>New York Newsday</i><br /><br /><br /><br />"A unique opportunity for Western readers to explore a time, a man and the creation of modern Japan from a genuinely Japanese perspective." <i>The Washington Times</i><br /><br /><br /><br />"A vibrant tale of heroic deeds and black villainy that brings to life distant times and people" <i>Library Journal</i>
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  Title: Yodogima  
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