Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire
Commanding shoguns and fierce samurai warriors, exotic geisha and exquisite artisans - all were part of a Japanese renaissance between the 16th and 19th centuries when Japan went from chaos and violence to a land of ritual refinement and peace. But stability came at a price: for nearly 250 years, Japan was a land closed to the Western world, ruled by the shogun under his absolute power and control. Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire brings to life the unknown story of a mysterious empire, its relationship with the West, and the forging of a nation that would emerge as one of the most important countries in the world. (from pbs.org)
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire: Episode 1 - The Way of the Samurai
Tokugawa Ieyasu unifies Japan and establishes a dynasty that will rule Japan for over 250 years.
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire: Episode 2 - The Will of the Shogun
The grandson of Ieyasu, Tokugawa Iemitsu, tightens control over Japan's warlords and expels all foreigners.
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire: Episode 3 - The Return of the Barbarians
Isolated from the West, 18th century Edo flourishes culturally and economically, becoming one of the liveliest cities in the world. But foreign forces are coming.
| Web.. | Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire Discover the Tokugawa Shogunate, an empire concealed from the western world for over 250 years. It is a story of peace through enforced isolation that enabled feudal Japan to flourish in a period of renaissance and development. www.pbs.org/empires/japan/ |