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Hi,

For me---it was the most fascinating book that I read about japan in the late 70's---. The Japanese culture----the state of govt---the rule of order and law---the loyalty to the emperor----and then the ultimate sacrifice of life for the greater good.

Being in Pakistan at that time----I had no clue what ancient japan was---.

I was shocked to learn that japan had an extremely advanced weapons ( guns ) industry---that was banned by the emperor in the late 15th or early 16th century---so when the first black ships anchored in japan----there were no guns in japan---they were destroyed---that was around 16th century.

I hope you enjoy the book----or you can watch the TV series---by the same name----with Richard Chamberlain.

@MastanKhan ,

Thanks buddy for the recommendation. I'll definitely check this book out! During the 15 to 16th century, Japan had opened up western trade , specially to Dutch and Spanish traders. Much from the West came to Japan ; technology in terms of muskets, cannons (both of which were used in the latter stage of the Senggoku Jidai (Age of Civil War, Strife)). Interestingly enough, one western ideology that spread to Japan like wildfire during this time was Christianity. It had grown so fast that even a Daimyo had converted to Christianity. His name was Takayama Ukon, who was Daimyo of Yamato Province and Lord of Sawa Castle. When the Tokugawa Shogunate closed trade with the westerners, the Shogunate also persecuted the Christians in Japan, killing tens of thousands when they refused to give up their Christian faith. Christianity was outlawed and banned in the country for a long time, tho many Japanese practiced their Christian faith in secret.
 
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@MastanKhan ,

Here's a statue of the Japanese Daimyo who converted to Christianity, named Takayama Ukon.

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He was one of the thousands of Japanese Christian Martyrs who did not recount their faith.
 
US military has bases in 63 countries in the world. Most of the nations where they have troops the locals either do not know fully about it and if they do they are unwanted. Despite the wishes of local civilians the Americans maintain their bases.

http://www.theweeklings.com/wp-content/uploads/US-Military-Bases-Around-The-World.jpeg

Also there are 100+ countries where there are American troops on the ground. Clearly most of the people in these countries don't want them there.

Cool we have troops in Russia and China!!

You guys are sooooo screwed!
 
US military has bases in 63 countries in the world. Most of the nations where they have troops the locals either do not know fully about it and if they do they are unwanted. Despite the wishes of local civilians the Americans maintain their bases.

http://www.theweeklings.com/wp-content/uploads/US-Military-Bases-Around-The-World.jpeg

Also there are 100+ countries where there are American troops on the ground. Clearly most of the people in these countries don't want them there.

The map shows that there's US military in Venezuela, Laos and Cambodia? Heck even China and Russia? I think the map is probably over-exaggerated.
 
If only we had troops in Libya...sigh...

One of the most embarrassing moments of Obama's presidency. I saw the pictures of the American Ambassador being dragged on the streets in Libya, and photographed such a way when he was already dead. It behooves me why an Embassy would be so poorly guarded and protected. An American Embassy should at least have at least a Company of US Marines. At all times.....

Especially in the Middle East.
 
@MastanKhan ,

Thanks buddy for the recommendation. I'll definitely check this book out! During the 15 to 16th century, Japan had opened up western trade , specially to Dutch and Spanish traders. Much from the West came to Japan ; technology in terms of muskets, cannons (both of which were used in the latter stage of the Senggoku Jidai (Age of Civil War, Strife)). Interestingly enough, one western ideology that spread to Japan like wildfire during this time was Christianity. It had grown so fast that even a Daimyo had converted to Christianity. His name was Takayama Ukon, who was Daimyo of Yamato Province and Lord of Sawa Castle. When the Tokugawa Shogunate closed trade with the westerners, the Shogunate also persecuted the Christians in Japan, killing tens of thousands when they refused to give up their Christian faith. Christianity was outlawed and banned in the country for a long time, tho many Japanese practiced their Christian faith in secret.

Hi,

Just like any other reader---I was fascinated with japan and its history--its people---its culture---what made japan what it was---.
Yeah---the Spaniards / portugese and their Jesuit priests came first---English were late in the game.

Since---this book was published in 1975---I have probably read it 10 plus times----it is time to read it once more---.
 

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