Shōgun

The beginning of the 17th century. A Dutch ship crashes off the coast of Japan. The surviving crew members are taken captive and accused of piracy. Among the captives was an Englishman, John Blackthorne, who is well-versed in geography, military... affairs, and mathematics, and possesses a strong character. Their fate is to be decided by the local ruler, whose arrival is awaited by the whole village.
Rumors about the talented captain reach Lord Toranaga-no Minowara, one of the most powerful men in Japan.
Toranaga takes Blackthorne under his protection, nurturing treacherous plans to use his knowledge in the struggle for power.
To survive in a foreign land, the Englishman studies its language and customs, becomes a samurai, but he cannot shake the thought that one day he will manage to return to his homeland...

Author: Джеймс Клавелл

Printhouse: Azbuka

Series: The Big Book

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2024

ISBN: 9785389247970

Number of pages: 1248

Size: 216х145х55 mm

Cover type: 1248

Weight: 1240 g

ID: 1642799

Rumors about the talented captain reach Lord Toranaga-no Minowara, one of the most powerful men in Japan.

Toranaga takes Blackthorne under his protection, nurturing treacherous plans to use his knowledge in the struggle for power.

To survive in a foreign land, the Englishman studies its language and customs, becomes a samurai, but he cannot shake the thought that one day he will manage to return to his homeland...

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