The Rise and Fall of the Soga Clan

A History of Japan - Podcast tekijän mukaan Justin Hebert

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Though the Soga Clan's origins are shrouded in mystery, by the 500s they had established themselves as one of the most powerful clans in Yamato. By the 600s they were wielding power even over the sovereigns themselves, going so far as to assassinate the kings who displeased them. In this episode, we'll follow their meteoric career, as well as examine the factors that led to their dramatic collapse.For paintings and other artwork of the Soga patriarchs, check out the supplemental post!Support ...

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