History Profiles episodes
The Taikō: From Peasant to Japan's Ruler - Toyotomi Hideyoshi

The Taikō: From Peasant to Japan's Ruler - Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Discover the incredible journey of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the second 'Great Unifier' of Japan. Rising from his humble beginnings as a peasant, Hideyoshi became the most powerful man in Japan during the Sengoku period. Learn about his military genius, strategic brilliance, and the key events that led him to unify Japan and become its de facto leader. This episode covers his early life, his rise to power, and his legacy as both a master strategist and a tyrant. Toyotomi Hideyoshi's story is a testament to ambition, intelligence, and ruthless determination.

#Toyotomi Hideyoshi, #Great Unifier, #Japan, #Sengoku period, #military genius, #samurai, #Taikō, #Japanese history, #unification, #Oda Nobunaga, #Imjin War, #daijō-daijin, #kampaku, #strategic brilliance, #tyrant


Timeline

00:00:Introduction

02:15:Early Life

07:34:From Peasant to Lord

12:46:A Master Strategist & General

22:33:Hideyoshi Overthrows the Oda Clan

28:42:Unification of Japan

34:19:Toyotomi Hideyoshi The Taiko & Tyrant