The Heian Period is commonly known as Japan's Golden Age--an era when culture flourished at the Imperial Court, and the age when the samurai first came into their own. In this video we'll examine, in broad strokes, the history of the Heian Period and the various developments that occurred during it: The Gempei War, the writing of the world's first novel--the Tale of Genji--the rise of the warriors, etc.
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