A History of Japan to 1334
George Sansom
The fifth-century court in Sansom, emperors as priests and chieftains.
Emperor Kōgen
- Reign
- 212 BCE – 156 BCE
- Life
- 271 BCE–156 BCE
The World During Their Reign
The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.
Meanwhile in history
One “meanwhile in history” story each week: who ruled where, and what was happening on thrones across the world.
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Further Reading
Well-regarded biographies and histories to go deeper on Emperor Kōgen's life and times.
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