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Episode 137 - The Fall of the Samurai, Part 20
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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Feb 20, 2016
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Description
This week, we turn to the final drama of our series -- the samurai rebellions that will break out in final defense of 1000 years of samurai tradition. As the group of leaders who had overthrown the Tokugawa becomes ever smaller, the final course of Japan will be set. From this point on, what the new Japan will look like will be clear.
Released:
Feb 20, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode
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