Clavell, James

Shogun: A Novel of Japan

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ISBN 13:: 9780340766163
author:: Clavell, James
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Hodder Paperbacks
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1999
Pages:: 1136
Dimensions:: 19.9 x 13 x 5.2 centimetres (0.8
Genre:: Adventure / thriller
Condition:: New
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Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 17th-century Japan, this epic novel tells the story of a foreigner's journey from outcast to trusted advisor. After a shipwreck on the shores of a mysterious land, the protagonist's fortunes begin to shift as he navigates the complexities of feudal Japan.

Through his struggles and triumphs, the protagonist rises from the status of reviled outsider to earn the respect and trust of those around him. As he becomes embroiled in the internal struggles of the Japanese warlords, he must confront his own identity and the true nature of his place in this alien world.

This sweeping narrative explores the intricate web of alliances, rivalries, and power struggles that define the era, as the protagonist's own story becomes inextricably linked to the fate of the land.

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