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202115 minPG-13doc-short

Under One Sword

202115 minPG-13doc-short

Toyotomi Hideyoshi's ambition for national stability after Japan's unification drives him to focus on the mainland, setting the stage for future conflicts.

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Channel: The Shogunate

Under One Sword

2021• 15 minPG-13

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Toyotomi Hideyoshi's ambition for national stability after Japan's unification drives him to focus on the mainland, setting the stage for future conflicts.

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Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a pivotal figure in Japan's unification, faces the challenge of securing his clan's legacy following the siege of Odawara. As he consolidates power, his ambitions extend beyond Japan's borders, leading to a strategic focus on the mainland. This period marks a significant transition in Japanese history, as Hideyoshi's decisions set the stage for future conflicts and territorial expansion, particularly during the invasions of Korea from 1592 to 1598.

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