... nature of the relationship reflected well on both parties" prestige. This culture of loyalty was an essential pillar of the system. The obligations placed on a warrior were such that he was expected to avenge his lord's death or die in the attempt. This may not have happened in every case but it ... straight forward since the work could be carried out by any laymen but surely the man active in military service could not be a part time farmer / warrior. If military history has taught us anything it is that a well equipped, well trained, experienced army will almost always carry the day a...

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... on November 12th, 1990. THE EARLY HISTORY OF THE JAPANESE IMPERIAL LINE: The very beginning of the Japanese imperial line was said to have been started by the mythical Divine Warrior Jimmu Tenno. Jimmu Tenno was believed to have been in direct blood line to the Sun Goddess, Amaterasu. As history unfolds the early accounts of Japanese history remains quite unclear ... the idea of National identity and prestige of the Emperor. This created a new beginning for the Emperor, as young samurai came to question the shogunate as a leader. Thus bringing about a peaceful restoration of the Emperor...

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