This unabridged retelling of the 15th century Japanese epic "Oguri Hangwan Ichidaiki" describes the story of the young ruler Sukeshige of Oguri, who sets about restoring his family's happiness and honour. All the virtues of the samurai are symbolised by the person of the young ruler of Oguri. The characters in the story are based on historical models from the violent Ashikaga era. English text, paperback, bw illus. New York: Dover Publications 2004. 485 pp.