History Profiles episodes
Odo Nobunaga: The Demon Daimyō & Unifier of Japan
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In this episode, we dive into the life of Oda Nobunaga, the feared yet revered warlord who became the de-facto ruler of Japan by 1582. Born during the tumultuous Sengoku period, Nobunaga's unyielding ambition and brilliant military strategies transformed Japanese warfare and paved the way for the country's unification. Despite his ruthless demeanor, Nobunaga's personality and policies marked a significant turning point in Japanese history. Join us as we explore his rise to power, his overthrow of the Ashikaga Shogunate, and his dramatic end at the Honnō-ji Incident.
#Oda Nobunaga, #Demon Daimyō, #Unifier of Japan, #Sengoku period, #Japanese warfare, #Ashikaga Shogunate, #samurai, #Japanese history, #military strategies, #Honnō-ji Incident, #Azai clan, #Asakura clan, #Matsunaga clan, #Takeda clan, #Ikko Ikki
Timeline
00:00:Introduction
01:18:The Fool of Owari
08:41:Rise to Power
18:41:Personality & Policies
23:54:Nobunaga Overthrows the Ashikaga Shogunate
29:41:The End of the Azai, Asakura, and Matsunaga Clans & War with the Takeda
36:06:War with the Ikko Ikki
40:26:The Glorious End of the Takeda Clan
44:33:Honnō-ji Incident