<description>&lt;p&gt;The Taiheiki is arguably one of the most dismissed works of literature in Japanese history, doomed to always exist solely in comparison to the far more highly regarded Heike Monogatari. But even so, there's a lot to draw the interest of the interested historian. So, what can we learn about medieval Japan from its most famously "eh" work of literature?&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Show notes &lt;a href= "https://isaacmeyer.net/2026/04/episode-622-the-great-peace-part-1/"&gt; here&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</description>

History of Japan

Isaac Meyer

Episode 622 - The Great Peace, Part 1

APR 3, 202636 MIN
History of Japan

Episode 622 - The Great Peace, Part 1

APR 3, 202636 MIN

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The Taiheiki is arguably one of the most dismissed works of literature in Japanese history, doomed to always exist solely in comparison to the far more highly regarded Heike Monogatari. But even so, there's a lot to draw the interest of the interested historian. So, what can we learn about medieval Japan from its most famously "eh" work of literature? Show notes here.