Araki the Daimio

First published in 1881, this historical novel is set in feudal Japan and tells the story of Araki, a powerful daimyo or feudal lord, and his struggles to maintain his position in the face of political intrigue and factionalism. Written by British author Mona B. Bickerstaffe, who spent several years living in Japan, the novel offers a vivid and authentic depiction of samurai culture in the 16th century.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.