The Gempei War Part 1: An Ill-Fated Uprising

A History of Japan - A podcast by Justin Hebert

Frustrated by the Taira clan's monopoly on imperial succession, Prince Mochihito makes an alliance with Minamoto Yorimasa. The two hatch a plot to overthrow Taira Kiyomori and place Mochihito on the throne, but their plans quickly change when Kiyomori learns of their conspiracy.Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is now available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books, Bookshop.org, and many other online platforms!

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