Warlords of Owari

"This gripping novel follows the rise of one of Japan's most famous historical figures, Nobunaga Oda (1534-1582), the Lord of Owari, as he battles rivals to unify his domain then attacks and subdues his more powerful neighbors The fierce battles and shifting alliances of that era feature a huge cast of fascinating characters and pave the way for the events in the Shogun television series-as age-old scores are settled on the battlefield until a single leader finally emerges victorious to unify Japan for the first time This sweeping epic will appeal to fans of Musashi, Shogun and other popular works of Japanese historical fiction"--