Like those of the Knights of the Round Table, their deeds became legendary, enduring as an iconic example of courage, cunning and loyalty in an age when the Samurai were genuine heroes, and honour was worth dying for. While appearing to follow the Emperor's command, the 47 Ronin plot in secret for years, biding their time until the moment to strike is right. His lands are confiscated, his family is exiled, and his Samurai warriors are ordered to disband becoming Ronin or masterless, wandering renegades.

His punishment is swift and harsh the Emperor orders Lord Asano to commit ritual suicide (harakiri). the historical advisor for 47 Ronin and the author of more than 50 books on military. John Allyns vivid retelling, with a foreword by scholar and film advisor, Stephen Turnbull, presents this epic of Japanese literature in its correct historical context. The story begins in 1701 when the noble Lord Asano attacks an official at court in a fit of anger. The story begins in 1701 when the noble Lord Asano attacks an official at court. John Allyn’s masterful retelling of the 47 ronin story has long been considered the definitive version of these dramatic historical events.Japan's most celebrated tale of honour, loyalty, and revenge and the basis for the 2013 Hollywood feature film, starring Keanu Reeves 47 Ronin is the epic tale of a heroic band of Samurai warriors who defied the Japanese Emperor and avenged the honor of their fallen master.

They are in fact making careful plans for revenge, biding their time until the moment to strike is right! Their deeds became Japan’s most celebrated example of bravery, cunning, and loyalty in an age when samurai were heroes, and honor was worth dying for. But the ronin only seem to accept their fate. They appear to adapt to their new circumstances by becoming tradesmen and teachers.

These ronin are not trusted by their enemies, and live under the watchful eyes of spies for months. His samurai retainers now become ronin, or masterless, and are dispersed. A classic tale that will captivate lovers of. His lands are confiscated and his family is dishonored and exiled. The Classic Tale of Samurai Loyalty, Bravery and Retribution. Although the wound Asano inflicts is minimal, the Emperor’s punishment is harsh: Lord Asano is ordered to commit seppuku, or ritual suicide. In 1701 young Lord Asano is goaded into attacking a corrupt official at the Japanese Court.

The 47 ronin story by john allyn