Forging A Nation: Key Figures In The Unification Of Japan

alt_text: A dramatic book cover featuring samurai, key historical figures, and Japan's transition from chaos to unity.

Introduction: A Country Divided In the 16th century, Japan was a nation fragmented by war, factionalism, and ambition. Known as the Sengoku period, or the “Warring States” era, this time was marked by relentless conflict among regional daimyōs—powerful feudal lords who vied for land, influence, and supremacy. The central authority of the shogunate had all […]