War is a fierce thing, but there's no human drama more fascinating. Unexpected events of luck and misfortune. The strategies and decisions of commanders. The author, a devoted reader of Kikuchi Kan's "Nihon Gassen-tan" (Tales of Japanese Battles), presents this undeniably captivating masterpiece. Nine battles from Japanese history, including the Battles of Nagashino, Kawanakajima, and Sekigahara, are selected and their dramas are explored. Offered for sale due to a library clear-out.