A Disturbance in Kantō

In this episode, we follow the early career of a warrior named Taira Masakado, whose various family squabbles help illustrate the day-to-day violence of life in Kantō and whose exploits will earn him the attention of the imperial court in far off Heian-Kyō.For detailed maps of the Kantō Region as well as a portrait of Masakado, check out the supplemental post!Support the Show. My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available for pre-order at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books...