Today we are talking to historian Thomas Lockley about his new book ‘A Gentleman from Japan: The Untold Story of an Incredible Journey from Asia to Queen Elizabeth’s Court’.

What was seafaring like in the 16th century? What were the relations like between England and Japan at the court of Queen Elizabeth?

Tune in and join the co-hosts Gemma and Natalie.

Please find this book here:

https://tinyurl.com/4unw557r

and Thomas' first book on Yasuke, the legendary African Samurai:

https://tinyurl.com/4kfe5ta9

If you're interested in learning more about the Tudors, please join Natalie on her walking tour entitled Royal London: Medieval and Tudor Monarchs in Whitehall. Click here to book: https://www.getyourguide.com/london-l57/london-the-royal-british-kings-and-queens-walking-tour-t426011/

This is our website if you would like more British history fodder: https://www.ifitaintbaroque.art/ & https://www.reignoflondon.com/

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