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The Rise and Fall of the Samurai
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48:17 - 55:16 (06:59)

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.

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