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Episode 7: Rule by the Sword

2011/1/1
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A Short History of Japan Podcast

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Taira Kiyomori  spared the lives of Yoritomo and Yoshitsune - two young children at the time - in order, allegedly, to sleep with their mother. Ewwwww.  But this is a cracking tale of revenge, bravery and betrayal.