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The Japanese gempei war

Hardly any other war like the Gempei war had such far-reaching effects on Japanese society and military sentiment.   In Japan, in the 12th century, so-called "clans" had formed, which were the secret rulers on the island and based their power on the legendary samurai warriors who were subject to them. The emperor played at this time...
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