Discover the incredible journey of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, the second 'Great Unifier' of Japan. Rising from his humble beginnings as a peasant, Hideyoshi became the most powerful man in Japan during the Sengoku period. Learn about his military genius, strategic brilliance, and the key events that led him to unify Japan and become its de facto leader. This episode covers his early life, his rise to power, and his legacy as both a master strategist and a tyrant. Toyotomi Hideyoshi's story is a testament to ambition, intelligence, and ruthless determination.

00:00:00: Introduction
00:02:15: Early Life
00:07:34: From Peasant to Lord
00:12:46: A Master Strategist & General
00:22:33: Hideyoshi Overthrows the Oda Clan
00:28:42: Unification of Japan
00:34:19: Toyotomi Hideyoshi The Taiko & Tyrant

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