Ikkō-ikki: Buddhism and the Japanese Peasant Revolts
Ikkō-ikki was a name given to peasants' revolts in 15th and 16th century Japan. Most of the organizers and leaders of the revolt were Buddhist priests of
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Ikkō-ikki was a name given to peasants' revolts in 15th and 16th century Japan. Most of the organizers and leaders of the revolt were Buddhist priests of
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