General Nogi, his Personality and his Death

This biography explores the life and legacy of General Maresuke Nogi, one of Japan's most celebrated military heroes. From his early days as a cadet to his rise to prominence during the Russo-Japanese War, readers will gain insight into the mind and motivations of this complex figure. Along the way, author Kinya Tamaru sheds light on the circumstances surrounding Nogi's tragic suicide following the death of Emperor Meiji.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.