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Shōgun
Asian Saga Book 5
Book 5 of the Asian Saga series.English pilot-major John Blackthorne is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan in 1600 and taken captive in a culture he barely understands. As rival warlords maneuver for power, he becomes a pawn and then a samurai, torn between allegiance and desire.
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English pilot-major John Blackthorne is shipwrecked off the coast of Japan in 1600 and taken captive in a culture he barely understands. As rival warlords maneuver for power, he becomes a pawn and then a samurai, torn between allegiance and desire.
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What is Shōgun about?
Shōgun by James Clavell stands out as a high-interest title with strong recommendation value.
Who recommends Shōgun?
Shōgun is highly recommended by Edward Norton and Joe De Sena.
Is Shōgun part of a series?
Shōgun is linked to Part of the Asian Saga series as book 5..
What should I read after Shōgun?
A good next step after Shōgun is King Rat, Tai-Pan, Shogun.
When was Shōgun published?
Shōgun was published in 1975.