Yasuke (African Samurai): The Life and Legend of Japan's First African Samurai b

Description: Yasuke (African Samurai) by Jeff Taylor Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Brought to Japan in the 16th century by Portuguese traders, he was the first person of African origin who became an instant celebrity. Rumored to be about 7 feet tall, and possessing the strength of 10 men, he garnered the attention of the famed warlord, Oda Nobunaga. He served his master diligently through many battle victories. He is most famously associated with the title of African Samurai. This is the story of Yasuke.Not much is known about Yasuke. From the historical accounts that are available, we know that, despite his intimidating demeanor, he was a gentle person. This was the first impression Nobunaga had of him when he first saw him surrounded by a large curious crowd in Kyoto. Being taken to immediately, he frequently accompanied the warlord and even dined with him personally which was a rare occurrence at the time.Come and meet the legendary non-Japanese figure in Japanese history. This wonderful book will help you acquire unique insights into Yasukes life and times. Heres a preview of what youll discover in this book: Yasukes origins, his travels and how he ended up in JapanThe cultural context in Japan, and how Yasuke was perceivedHow Yasuke met Nobunaga and deepening of their associationHow Yasuke became a samurai warrior Adopting the Bushido CodeBefore and after Nobunagas death ..... and much more!Nobunaga was captured by his nemesis Akechi Mitsuhide and forced to commit suicide. Yasuke was captured alive but set free after being deemed less than human. It is not really known what happened to Yasuke, thereafter, or how he lived the rest of his life. This amazing book will grant you unparalleled access to the life of the greatest non-Japanese samurai.So, scroll up and click the "Buy now with 1-click" button and get your copy! Details ISBN-13 9798657310498 Title Yasuke (African Samurai) Author Jeff Taylor Format Paperback Year 2020 Pages 58 Publisher Independently Published GE_Item_ID:132316247; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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