This is James Clavell's tour-de-force; an epic saga of one Pilot-Major John Blackthorne, and his integration into the struggles and strife of feudal Japan. Both entertaining and incisive, Shugun is a stunningly dramatic re-creation of a very different world. Starting with his shipwreck on this most alien of shores, the novel charts Blackthorne's rise from the status of reviled foreigner up to the hights of trusted advisor and eventually, Samurai. All as civil war looms over the fragile country.
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This is James Clavell's tour-de-force; an epic saga of one Pilot-Major John Blackthorne, and his integration into the struggles and strife of feudal Japan. Both entertaining and incisive, Shugun is a stunningly dramatic re-creation of a very different world. Starting with his shipwreck on this most alien of shores, the novel charts Blackthorne's rise from the status of reviled foreigner up to the hights of trusted advisor and eventually, Samurai. All as civil war looms over the fragile country.
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Add this copy of Shogun: a Novel of Japan to cart. $7.42, very good condition, Sold by Magers and Quinn Booksellers rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Minneapolis, MN, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by Atheneum Books.
Add this copy of Shogun: A Novel of Japan to cart. $102.99, very good condition, Sold by Robin Books rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Kingston, ON, CANADA, published 1975 by Atheneum Books.
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*Softcover*. Standard used condition. May have some wear, highlighting, notes, creasing, previous owner's name, different cover images, etc (the dust cover may be missing). Might be ex-library book. Fast & reliable delivery. Exceptional customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability.
Add this copy of Shogun to cart. $195.00, like new condition, Sold by Jeff Bergman Books ABAA/ILAB rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Flemington, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1975 by Atheneum.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. Fine Copy In In a Near Fine Jacket. Unfaded Spine Of Jacket. First Edition $12.50 On Flap. The Great Bestseller. Rare In This Condition. Excellent Fresh Copy.
good read and very true to the area and time although i found it heavy going it was worth reading to the to get the full story but other than that i found it to be very heavy going
smsc
Jan 14, 2010
Great Read
I enjoyed this years ago when it first came out - was vastly disappointed by the 'miniseries' they did from it on TV.
Re-reading it was fun again.
Clavell's characters and places are vivid and believable and exciting. Great books to sink into and get a feel for other lands.