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Feb 9, 2019 · Shogun was the name given to the title for a military commander or general in ancient Japan, between the 8th and 12th centuries, leading vast armies. The word "shogun" comes from the Japanese words "sho," meaning "commander," and "gun, " meaning "troops." In the 12th century, the shoguns seized power from the Emperors of Japan and became the de ...
Feb 27, 2024 · Shogun was a smash hit, selling more than six million copies by 1980. Critics praised the immersive nature of Clavell’s world-building and his depiction of cross-cultural understanding.
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Apr 16, 2024 · The Big Picture. In Shōgun Episode 9, Mariko's mission leads to a dangerous confrontation, forcing her to make a drastic sacrifice for her loyalty. The episode showcases Mariko's strength and ...
Apr 16, 2024 · Mariko, it soon becomes clear, is there on a very specific mission. Addressing the shocked Council of Regents, led by Lord Ishido but ruled by his fiancée Lady Ochiba, Mariko declares her ...
Apr 23, 2024 · A Christian lord’s army ambushing another lord’s forces under cover of darkness. A cannon fusillade launched at men given no warning. A nephew attempting to murder his uncle in a brothel. A ...
Feb 27, 2024 · Music 8.5. Rewatch Value 9.0. "We live and we die". Shogun is based on the popular novel by James Clavell which in turn was very loosely based on historical events from Japan around 1600 C.E. I devoured the book years ago and watched the original mini-series starring Richard Chamberlain and Mifune Toshiro.
Apr 24, 2024 · Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo dive deep on Mariko, Toranaga, Blackthorne, and the ending that surprised even them. FOR THE TEAM of Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, life falls into two distinct ...
