Note 1 — Chapter V
Reading edition
Chronological table of the sovereigns of the Nara Epoch.
43. Empress Gemmyō, 708-715. 44. Empress Genshō, 715-724. 45. Emperor Shōmu, 724-749. 46. Empress Kōken, 749-759. 47. Emperor Junnin, 759-765. 48. Emperor Shōtoku, 765-770. 49. Emperor Kōnin, 770-782.