Edo Castle: The Shogun's Life (Rereading Japanese History)

Edo Castle was built by Ota Dokan and completed under the Tokugawa Ieyasu national construction initiative. This book provides a simple explanation of the 800 years of this famous castle, which has changed hands six times since the Middle Ages, developed from a powerful clan residence into a modern castle, and continues to serve as the Imperial Palace today. It also describes the various government offices and life within the castle.