From Samurai to Shogun

JAPANESE-ENGLISH BILINGUAL BOOKS

Author James M. Vardaman(Author） , Coen Nishiumi(Translater）

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Step into Japan’s Age of the Warring States — Where Swords and Strategy Shaped a Nation

For over a century, Japan was torn apart by near-constant warfare, as ambitious warlords battled for power, land, and ultimate control.
This was the Sengoku period — an age of chaos, cunning, and legendary samurai.

In this bilingual Japanese-English guide, Professor Bardaman explores the lives and legacies of 35 iconic samurai warlords who carved their names into history through brilliance on the battlefield and masterful political maneuvering.

Meet towering figures like Takeda Shingen, Imagawa Yoshimoto, Uesugi Kenshin, Date Masamune, Ishida Mitsunari, Akechi Mitsuhide, Sanada Yukimura, Kuroda Kanbei, Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu — and many more.

Whether you’re a student of history, a fan of Japanese culture, or simply curious about the real warriors behind the legends, this book offers a compelling and accessible way to experience the dramatic path toward the unification of Japan.

Print Book Price1,870 Yen

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Title	From Samurai to Shogun
Author	James M. Vardaman(Author） , Coen Nishiumi(Translater）
ISBN	9784794608710
Print Book Price	1870 Yen
Publisher	IBC Publishing
First Published	April 2025
Number of Pages	232 pages
Book Size	188mm x 113mm
Genre	JAPANESE-ENGLISH BILINGUAL BOOKS