Ota Gyuichi. «Shincho-ko Ki», Book XIII (Russian Translation with Comments). Part II

A Russian translation of Book XIII of the 'Shincho̅-ko̅ ki' chronicle reveals key insights into Nobunaga's military campaigns, including Hideyoshi's consolidation of power in Western Japan and Shibata Katsuie's strategic defeat of Ikko̅-ikki leaders. The text also details Nobunaga's diplomatic gift exchanges with daimyo Cho̅sokabe Motochika and the establishment of Christian missions near Lake Biwa, alongside vibrant sumo tournaments that served as both entertainment and a means to elevate fighters to vassal status. This translation, enriched with comparative comments, offers a unique lens into Nobunaga's governance, military tactics, and cultural practices during this pivotal period.

Polkhov, S. A. (2021). O̅TA GYU̅ICHI. «SHINCHŌ-KŌ KI», BOOK XIII (RUSSIAN TRANSLATION WITH COMMENTS). PART II. Journal of the Institute of Oriental Studies RAS, (2 (16)), 256–273. https://doi.org/10.31696/2618-7302-2021-2-256-273