Video: Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire
Commanding shoguns and samurai warriors, exotic geisha and exquisite artisans - all were part of the Japanese "renaissance" - a period between the 16th and 19th centuries when Japan evolved from chaos and violence to ritual refinement and peace. But stability came at a price: for nearly 250 years, Japan was a land ruled by the shogun under his absolute power and control, and closed to the western world. This series 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.
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Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire | The Way of the Samurai | PBS (#101)
Full Program: Tokugawa Ieyasu unifies Japan and establishes a dynasty that will rule Japan for over 250 years. 55:18
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Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire | The Will of the Shogun | PBS (#102)
Full Program: - The grandson of Ieyasu, Tokugawa Iemitsu, tightens control over Japan's warlords and expels all foreigners. 55:17
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Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire | The Return of the Barbarians | PBS (#103)
Full Program: - 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. 55:17
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