Bücher von Melanie Clegg

Japanese Myths is an accessible, entertaining, and highly informative exploration of everything from the kami holy spirits venerated in the Shinto religion to the divine origins of the Japanese imperial family. Learn about Hachiman, the mighty god of war and the divine protector of Japan and its people. Marvel at Fujin, the god of the wind, a popular but terrifying demon. And enjoy the myth of Shita-kiri Suzume, which explores the effects of greed, friendship, and jealousy.

This illustrated first biography by historian and writer Melanie Clegg takes a fresh look at the story of this most fascinating and misunderstood of queens, exploring her personal tribulations as well as the series of disasters that brought her to the guillotine in October 1793.