The Goddesses of the World - 1: The Goddesses of Japan

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Discover the epic saga of the oldest, continuous hereditary monarchy in the world— the 2600 years old, Chrysanthemum Throne of Japan . "The Goddesses of Japan" is a history-based book that takes you on a journey through the country's rich past, narrated by unsung heroines—goddess, sovereign, mother, wife, warrior, lover—all who played a pivotal role in shaping the fate of the nation.From Izanami and Izanagi , the divine couple tasked with creating the Land of the Rising Sun and their heart-wrenching fate that tears them apart to the rise of Amaterasu , the indomitable Sun Goddess, witness the birth of the legendary Yamato Dynasty —a lineage safeguarded by the mystical Three Sacred Imperial Regalia .But power is a fickle mistress. As the Samurai rise and the Imperial House's grip loosens, Japan plunges into a century and a half of brutal civil wars. Ninja agents infiltrate the chaos, both exacerbating and aiding the path to reunification.Just when the sword seems to be the ultimate authority, a new player enters the scene— Christianity .Having subdued nations and ignited the Inquisition, will Japan be its next conquest?