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The Story of William Adams: The English Samurai

The Story of William Adams: The English Samurai

Discover the incredible journey of William Adams, an English sailor who became one of the first Western samurai in Japanese history. Explore his life of tragedy, transformation, and cultural exchange during the Elizabethan era, an age of exploration and economic prosperity. Learn how Adams' story intersects with historical figures like Francis Drake and delves into the fascinating world of privateering, trans-Atlantic trade, and samurai culture.

#history, #samurai, #William Adams, #shogun, #Japan, #sailor, #English samurai, #England, #John Blackthorne, #Elizabethan era, #exploration, #cultural exchange


Timeline

00:undefined:William Adams

01:00:undefined:Early Life

02:02:undefined:Life as a Privateer

04:25:undefined:Arrival in Japan

08:29:undefined:The Birth of a Samurai