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Finished Chapter XIII.
Section 5 goes over the death of Kiyomori, beginning with the short-lived move of the capital to Fujiwara, in an attempt to keep a closer eye on Go-Shirakawa. The tribulations of the time lead to widespread dislike of the Taira, and shortly before his death, Kiyomori assured more enemies for the Taira clan by burning the Tōdaiji and Kōfukuji monasteries.
— Jun 22, 2026 02:17PM
Section 5 goes over the death of Kiyomori, beginning with the short-lived move of the capital to Fujiwara, in an attempt to keep a closer eye on Go-Shirakawa. The tribulations of the time lead to widespread dislike of the Taira, and shortly before his death, Kiyomori assured more enemies for the Taira clan by burning the Tōdaiji and Kōfukuji monasteries.
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Began Chapter XXI: Japan After the Mongol Invasions.
— Jul 08, 2026 05:08PM
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Began Chapter XX: Relations with the Asiatic Mainland.
— Jul 06, 2026 02:58PM
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Finished Chapter XVIII.
Section 3 explains the set of laws introduced by Yasutoki known as the Jōei Formulary. It stresses the importance of an impartial nature in rulings. It is mostly concerned with the activities of vassals, although it is lenient to non-vassals as well.
— Jul 02, 2026 05:03PM
Section 3 explains the set of laws introduced by Yasutoki known as the Jōei Formulary. It stresses the importance of an impartial nature in rulings. It is mostly concerned with the activities of vassals, although it is lenient to non-vassals as well.
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Finished Chapter XVII and started Chapter XVIII: Administrative Reforms and Relations with the Court.
Section 3 (of chapter 17) describes the height of feudal power after the desposation of Go-Toba. The Bakufu continued the Insei/Cloistered Government system, and took control of selecting the next cloistered emperor. Additionally, they made it so that they had to be consulted with upon the appointment of a Regent.
— Jul 01, 2026 02:45PM
Section 3 (of chapter 17) describes the height of feudal power after the desposation of Go-Toba. The Bakufu continued the Insei/Cloistered Government system, and took control of selecting the next cloistered emperor. Additionally, they made it so that they had to be consulted with upon the appointment of a Regent.
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Read section 2 of chapter XVII, which goes over the relationship between the Imperial Court and the Bakufu at Kamakura. Emperor Go-Toba made many attempts to limit their power. In the end, his forces were overwhelmed by the Kamakura warriors, and they only gained more power in the process. Land and manors of chief conspirators were taken by the Bakufu and given as rewards to vassals, further ensuring their loyalty.
— Jun 30, 2026 09:50AM