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Samurai William

Samurai William

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by Giles Milton
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With all the adventure, derring-do, and bloodcurdling battle scenes of his earlier book, Nathaniel's Nutmeg, acclaimed historian Giles Milton dazzles readers with the true story of William Adams—the first Englishman to set foot in Japan (and the inspiration for James Clavell's bestselling novel Shogun). Beginning with Adams's startling letter to the East India Company in 1611—more than a decade after he'd arrived in Japan—Samurai William chronicles the first foray by the West into that mysterious closed-off land. Drawing upon the journals and letters of Adams as well as the other Englishmen who came looking for him, Samurai William presents a unique glimpse of Japan before it once again closed itself off from the world for another two hundred years.

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ISBN13: 9780340826133
ISBN10: 0340826134
Language: English
Publisher: Sceptre
Publication Year: 2003
Format: Paperback

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    First Englishman in Japan, adventurous cross-cultural tale.

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    If you're fascinated by history and Asian cultures, you'll find Samurai William captivating. This book vividly brings to life William Adams's remarkable journey and the early encounters between England and Japan, offering a rare glimpse into a closed-off world. Giles Milton offers rich details and a compelling narrative that makes this story both educational and exhilarating.
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