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201915 minPG-13documentary

(Outdated) The Weakening Imperial State

201915 minPG-13documentary

The transformation of the Bushi class into Samurai marks a pivotal moment in Japan's history, as emerging factions challenge the weakening Imperial state.

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Channel: The Shogunate

(Outdated) The Weakening Imperial State

2019• 15 minPG-13

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The transformation of the Bushi class into Samurai marks a pivotal moment in Japan's history, as emerging factions challenge the weakening Imperial state.

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The transformation of the Bushi class into the Samurai marks a significant shift in Japan's feudal landscape following the defeat of the Emishi. This period of relative peace is short-lived, as factions emerge seeking to challenge the authority of the declining Imperial state. Tensions rise as power struggles intensify, setting the stage for conflict and the eventual rise of the Samurai as a dominant force in Japanese society. The documentary explores the intricate dynamics of this pivotal era in Japan's history.

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