Gukanshō

is a Japanese historical and literary work about the history of the country. The work was written around 1220 by a Buddhist priest. The author's name was Jien.
In "Gukanshō", Jien created a chronicle of the lives of the emperors. Jien wrote about political and military conflicts within the Imperial court. He wrote about disputes with others outside the court.
Contents.
The text is composed of three major sections: