Saigo Takamori

Who says that Christmas shopping for one's wife can't be a postive experience?

I went to the local Barnes & Noble to pick up some books for my wife. I
glanced at the history section while I was there and found a brand new book. It's
called "The Last Samurai, The Life and Battles of Saigo Takamori", by Mark
Ravina ($24.95 US).

The copyright is 2004. Naturally, I bought it. I was slightly disappointed
to see that the Satsuma Rebellion is covered in only 10 pages in the last
chapter, but I will collect anything in English written about this period.

The book also contains a 15 page bibliography, which I am looking forward to
reading in great detail.

I don't know if the author planned the book's release to coincide with the
movie of the same name, but if he did, he's brilliant. If he didn't, then he's
very lucky.


Bob Burke

I have just learned that there is another book on Saigo Takamori

_The Last Samurai: The Life and Battles of Saigo Takamori_, by Mark Ravina

you can find his Curriculum Vitae here:

http://www.emory.edu/HISTORY/vitas/CV-Ravina.htm

While I have not read the book myself -- literally just learned of its
existence about 10 minutes ago -- it sounds like it may be worth looking
into.


-Shannon

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Thanks Parker-
Someone on the list posted this earlier, seriously hoping this one
winds up in my stocking...
-t