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SOON TO BE AN FX LIMITED SERIES A bold English adventurer. An invincible Japanese warlord. A beautiful woman torn between two ways of life. All brought together in an extraordinary saga aflame with passion, conflict, ambition, and the struggle for power.Here is the worldfamous novel of Japan that is the earliest book in James Clavells masterly Asian saga. Set in the year 1600, it tells the story of a bold English pilot whose ship was blown ashore in Japan, where he encountered two people who were to change his life: a warlord with his own quest for power, and a beautiful interpreter torn between two ways of life and two ways of love.The principal figures are John Blackthorne, whose dream it is to be the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe, to wrest control of the trade between Japan and China from Portuguese, and to return home a man of wealth and position; Toranaga, the most powerful feudal lord in Japan, who strives and schemes to seize ultimate power by becoming Shogunthe Supreme Military Dictatorand to unite the warring samurai fiefdoms under his own masterly and farsighted leadership; and the Lady Mariko, a Catholic convert whose conflicting loyalties to the Church and her country are compounded when she falls in love with Blackthorne, the barbarian intruder.In dramatizing how a Westerner, the representative man of his time, comes to be altered by his exposure to an alien culture, Mr. Clavell provides a spellbinding depiction of a nation seething with violence and intrigue as it moves from the medieval world to the modern.Praise for ShogunI cant remember when a novel has seized my mind like this one. . . . Its not only something you readyou live it.New York Times Book ReviewAdventure and action, the suspense of danger, shocking touching human relationships . . . a climactic human story.Los Angeles TimesA tale surging with action, intrigue and love . . . a huge cast . . . vast and dramatic . . . stunning . . . savage . . . beautiful . . . an extraordinary performance.Publishers WeeklyExciting, totally absorbing...be prepared for late nights, meals unlasting, buisness unattended.Philadelphia Inquirer
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Shogun'? A: 'Shogun' explores themes of cultural clash, ambition, and the struggle for power through the experiences of its main characters in feudal Japan.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Shogun'? A: 'Shogun' is written by James Clavell, a renowned author known for his epic historical novels.
- Q: What is the setting of the novel 'Shogun'? A: The novel is set in Japan during the year 1600, during a time of significant political and cultural turmoil.
- Q: How many pages does 'Shogun' have? A: 'Shogun' has a total of 1008 pages, providing an in-depth narrative of its characters and plot.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Shogun' have? A: 'Shogun' is available in paperback binding, making it accessible for casual reading.
- Q: Is 'Shogun' part of a series? A: 'Shogun' is the first book in James Clavell's Asian Saga, which includes other novels that further explore the historical context.
- Q: When was 'Shogun' published? A: 'Shogun' was published on May 19, 2009, as the First American Trade Paperback Edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the book listed? A: The item condition for 'Shogun' is listed as 'Good', indicating that it is in a usable state with minimal wear.
- Q: What genres does 'Shogun' belong to? A: 'Shogun' is categorized under Family Saga, encompassing elements of historical fiction, adventure, and romance.
- Q: Can 'Shogun' be read as a standalone novel? A: Yes, 'Shogun' can be enjoyed as a standalone novel, though it is part of a larger series that adds depth to its historical context.