Samurais and ninjas: whi is not fascinated by that headline?
Well, they play a more significant role in Japan's history than Hollywood would have us believe. Some would argue the Samurai shaped modern Japan's in many ways.
This docuseries covers about 150 years of Japanese history (1550 - 1700). It provides a simple, glossy version of how three rulers (Nabunaga, Hideyoshi and Tokugawa) rose to power, including the many internecine power struggles and battles fought along the way.
Surely, a history textbook will provide more color and nuance but in today's 'instant gratification' culture this docuseries does the trick. The series contains six episodes with each episode a bite sized 40+ minutes.
The film makers did a great job in maintaining interest ... So much so that I finished watching all six episodes in one day!
Well, they play a more significant role in Japan's history than Hollywood would have us believe. Some would argue the Samurai shaped modern Japan's in many ways.
This docuseries covers about 150 years of Japanese history (1550 - 1700). It provides a simple, glossy version of how three rulers (Nabunaga, Hideyoshi and Tokugawa) rose to power, including the many internecine power struggles and battles fought along the way.
Surely, a history textbook will provide more color and nuance but in today's 'instant gratification' culture this docuseries does the trick. The series contains six episodes with each episode a bite sized 40+ minutes.
The film makers did a great job in maintaining interest ... So much so that I finished watching all six episodes in one day!