Greetings, Apologies, and Urgent Questions

Hello!

I joined this list a few days ago, because I am interested in the
topic (really, Japanese history and culture in general) and because I
am writing an essay having to do with samurai. I want to apologize
for asking questions before reading the archives, but the searches I
ran didn't turn up anything on my subject.

I'm writing about Heihachiro Oshio's manifesto and rebellion in the
1830s. I have a copy of the manifesto, some information on the
historical context, and a little on the revolt and its aftermath. I
was wondering if anyone knew about this matter and would be willing
to discuss it. The essay is just overdue now, and I must turn it in
in the next day or so, but I'd appreciate anything you'd be willing
to share.


Thank you,


Natasha Compagnon

> Natasha,

Welcome to the group.

Ivan Morris includes Oshio Heihachiro in The Nobility of Failure. I wonder if you have read this? In it he remarks on Oshio's influence on Saigo Takamori and his unique role in Japanese history in seeking justice for the common people.

Cheers,

Gillian

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--- In samuraihistory@yahoogroups.com, Gillian Rubinstein
wrote:

> > Natasha,
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> Welcome to the group.

Thank you.

> Ivan Morris includes Oshio Heihachiro in The Nobility of Failure. I
>wonder if you have read this? In it he remarks on Oshio's influence
>on Saigo Takamori and his unique role in Japanese history in seeking
>justice for the common people.

I hadn't read it, actually ... I'd come across the review, and wanted
to read the book for Oshio and the chapter on Amakusa Shiro, but I'd
forgotten. Once you reminded me, I went to the library and checked
out the book. It was quite helpful, thank you - and thank you again,
since Amakusa Shiro is a personal interest of mine. I learned quite a
bit.


Sincerely,

Natasha Compagnon