The similarities are striking, though, makingShoguna must-see for history buffs.
One of his most influential advisers was a Protestant English merchant named William Adams.
The Englishman quickly learned Japanese and, with that, gained direct access to Tokugawa at any time.
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Tokugawa also gifted him with two swords, giving Adams the authority of a Samurai.
Mitsuhide was killed soon after, and his clan fell into disgrace.
During his time, her marriage became turbulent because of religious differences.
Eventually, this led to his defeat in theBattle of Sekigaharaagainst Tokugawa.
Shogunis streaming on Hulu in the US.
New episodes are released weekly on Tuesdays.
