Discover the incredible journey of William Adams, an English sailor who became one of the first Western samurai in Japanese history. Explore his life of tragedy, transformation, and cultural exchange during the Elizabethan era, an age of exploration and economic prosperity. Learn how Adams' story intersects with historical figures like Francis Drake and delves into the fascinating world of privateering, trans-Atlantic trade, and samurai culture.

00:00: William Adams
01:00: Early Life
02:02: Life as a Privateer
04:25: Arrival in Japan
08:29: The Birth of a Samurai

#history #samurai #WilliamAdams #shogun #Japan #sailor #Englishsamurai #England #JohnBlackthorne #Elizabethanera #exploration #culturalexchange

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