Chapter
The Multifaceted Life of Samurai
40:48 - 55:16 (14:27)
In the 1600s-1700s, the samurai lifestyle became more academic and artistic, with a focus on beauty and aesthetics rather than just a focus on fighting. However, this also led to struggles for the lower-ranking samurai who were employed in menial jobs and lived in poverty.
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This episode explores the battle of Sekigahara which led to the rise of the shogunate regime in Japan and how it had a long-lasting impact on the country's culture, even until the time of soldiers fighting in WWII.
40:48 - 43:32 (02:43)
Summary
This episode explores the battle of Sekigahara which led to the rise of the shogunate regime in Japan and how it had a long-lasting impact on the country's culture, even until the time of soldiers fighting in WWII.
ChapterThe Multifaceted Life of Samurai
EpisodeShow 62 - Supernova in the East I
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The Tokugawa shogunate brought peace to Japan, however, the professional warriors of the hereditary, aristocratic class still had their role in society as fighters in times of peace.
43:32 - 48:17 (04:44)
Summary
The Tokugawa shogunate brought peace to Japan, however, the professional warriors of the hereditary, aristocratic class still had their role in society as fighters in times of peace. As a result, this period saw harsh treatment of internal dissent and the priority of the bakufu was to prevent domestic overthrow rather than foreign invasion.
ChapterThe Multifaceted Life of Samurai
EpisodeShow 62 - Supernova in the East I
PodcastDan Carlin's Hardcore History
The samurai class of Japan had a complex social hierarchy that wasn't always as glamorous as it sounds.
48:17 - 55:16 (06:59)
Summary
The samurai class of Japan had a complex social hierarchy that wasn't always as glamorous as it sounds. As the need for warriors declined, many lower-ranking samurai found themselves struggling with mundane jobs, wondering how being a samurai aligned with normal life.