Ryōtarō Shiba
Ryōtarō Shiba was a Japanese historical novelist whose works are considered definitive accounts of pivotal periods in Japanese history. His novels, particularly those set during the Meiji Restoration and the Sengoku period, sold hundreds of millions of copies and profoundly influenced Japanese cultural identity.
Works
- Ryoma! An Epic Novel of the Meiji RestorationRevolutionary samurai helps transform feudal Japan into modern nation
- Clouds above the HillJapanese military heroes navigate Russo-Japanese War and modernization
- The Last Shogun
- Saka no Ue no KumoWar and ambition unfold during critical period of Japanese history
- Moeyo Ken