{"product_id":"the-real-yasuke-history-beyond-the-samurai-myth-paperback","title":"The Real Yasuke: History Beyond the Samurai Myth - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlaric Naude\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUncover the real history of Yasuke, the African figure who arrived in Japan during the Azuchi-Momoyama Period (安土桃山時代). Using only period sources, cultural insights, and historical evidence, this book challenges the modern myths surrounding Yasuke, particularly the erroneous portrayal of him as a samurai. Delving into the personality and exploits of Oda Nobunaga, the book provides a deeper understanding of one of Japan's most powerful warlords and his relationship with Yasuke. This work also offers a pointed critique of Thomas Lockley's African Samurai, highlighting numerous historical inaccuracies and misrepresentations. It addresses the broader issue of cultural appropriation, with a critical look at Ubisoft's portrayal of Yasuke and the problematic trends of distorting Japanese history in modern media. By setting the record straight, this book aims to present a respectful, accurate narrative of both Yasuke and Japanese culture during one of the nation's most pivotal periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 252\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.53 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52637729292595,"sku":"9781763781108","price":33.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/hO5XoqluOx9781763781108.webp?v=1762300381","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-real-yasuke-history-beyond-the-samurai-myth-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}