Clouds above the Hill: A Historical Novel of the Russo-Japanese War, Volume 4
Shiba Ryōtarō (1923-1996) is one of Japan's best-known writers, famous for his direct tone and unfliching depictions of war. He was drafted into the Japanese Army, served in the Second World War and subsequently worked for the newspaperSankei Shimbun.He is most famous for his numerous works of historical fiction.Translated by Andrew CobbingEdited by Phyllis Birnbaum