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Taiko

by Eiji Yoshikawa

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Born into poverty as Hiyoshi, the future Toyotomi Hideyoshi uses intelligence, energy and an instinct for people to rise through the armies of Oda Nobunaga. His career carries him through the wars of Japan’s unification, from service as an obscure retainer to command of armies and castles. After Akechi Mitsuhide turns against Nobunaga, Hideyoshi defeats the usurper and outmanoeuvres competing lords, including Tokugawa Ieyasu, to become the dominant ruler of Japan.

Historical periods

Feudal Japan and Samurai Era Sengoku Period

Genres

Biographical Fiction Court & Political Fiction Exploration & Survival Fiction Historical Sagas War Fiction

Historical people

Tokugawa Ieyasu Toyotomi Hideyoshi Oda Nobunaga Akechi Mitsuhide

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