About “Gukanshō”

Gukanshō is a historical and literary work that covers the history of Japan. It was composed by the Japanese Buddhist priest Jien, who belonged to the Tendai sect. The work consists of seven volumes and was created around the year 1220. As a historical text, it provides insights into Japan's past from the perspective of a religious scholar. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

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