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A Brief History of the Samurai
Jonathan Clements
A lively introduction to Japan's warrior rulers and the shogunates they led.
Kujō Yoritsugu
- Life
- 1239–1256
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.
James I of Aragon
Spain
1213–1276
Erik Eriksson
Sweden
1222–1229; 1234–1250
Louis IX of France
France
1226–1270
Henry III of England
England
1216–1272
Emperor Lizong of Song
China
1224–1264
Afonso III of Portugal
Portugal
1248–1279
John III Doukas Vatatzes
Rome
1221–1254
Sancho II of Portugal
Portugal
1223–1247
Pope Innocent IV
Papacy
1243–1254
Frederick II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1220–1250
Emperor Go-Fukakusa
Japan
1246–1260
Alexander II of Scotland
Scotland
1214–1249
Alexander III of Scotland
Scotland
1249–1286
Emperor Go-Saga
Japan
1242–1246
Valdemar, King of Sweden
Sweden
1250–1275
Meanwhile in history
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