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Yasuke (African Samurai)
- The Life and Legend of Japan’s First African Samurai
- Narrated by: Judah Paul Andrews
- Length: 1 hr and 46 mins
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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 seven 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 Yasuke's life and times.
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- The Entire Life Story (Great Biographies)
- By: The History Hour
- Narrated by: Jason Zenobia
- Length: 1 hr and 34 mins
- Unabridged
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Vlad III, known as Vlad the Impaler was voivode of Wallachia three times. The tales about the burning of the lazy, the poor, and the lame at Vlad's order and the execution of the woman who had made her husband too short a shirt can also be found among the German and Slavic anecdotes. Books describing Vlad's cruel acts were among the first best sellers in the German-speaking territories.
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Brief, but Thorough History
- By MDW 77 on 03-20-20
By: The History Hour
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Super Soldiers
- A Salute to the Comic Book Heroes and Villains Who Fought for Their Country
- By: Jason Inman
- Narrated by: Eric Michael Summerer
- Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
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Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran and former host of All Access, DC Comics' web show, Jason Inman, discusses the influence war has had on some of the most memorable superheroes in comics.
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Not what I expected
- By dgm on 03-25-21
By: Jason Inman
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Uncovering Greek Mythology: A Beginner's Guide into the World of Greek Gods and Goddesses
- By: Lucas Russo
- Narrated by: Jared Zak
- Length: 3 hrs and 18 mins
- Unabridged
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Get to know the Greek gods and goddesses, from the mighty Zeus, to the temperamental Poseidon, the beautiful Aphrodite, and every character from A to Z. Who wouldn’t want to hear about Zeus and his command of lightning, Hades and how he found his bride, the wisdom of Athena, and so many other stories that capture the imagination. These stories can do more than just entertain; they can also inspire and teach us lessons that were penned by the Greeks themselves.
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Wonderful book!!
- By Laura Preston on 12-07-22
By: Lucas Russo
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Bronze Age Mindset
- By: Bronze Age Pervert
- Narrated by: Adam Smith
- Length: 5 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Some say that this work, found in a safe-box in the port area of Kowloon, was dictated because Bronze Age Pervert refuses to learn what he calls "the low and plebeian art of writing". It isn't known how this work was transcribed. The contents are pure dynamite. He explains that you live in ant farm. That you are observed by the lords of lies, ritually probed. Ancient man had something you have lost: confidence in his instincts and strength, knowledge in his blood. BAP shows how the Bronze Age mind-set can set you free from this iron prison and help you embark on the path of power.
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Mandatory Reading For All Men
- By Anonymous User on 11-20-18
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Ragnar Lothbrok and a History of the Vikings
- Viking Warriors Including Rollo, Norsemen, Norse Mythology, Quests in America, England, France, Scotland, Ireland and Russia
- By: Noah Brown
- Narrated by: Dalan E. Decker
- Length: 8 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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Ragnar Lothbrok was a legendary warrior who left a legacy among the Vikings like none other. Today's popular TV show may have popularized Ragnar's story, but the real facts are not very well known. Discover the truth behind this Viking warrior and the rich history of the Vikings.
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Happy with this purchase!
- By Michelle Watson on 09-08-19
By: Noah Brown
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Thermopylae
- By: Paul Cartledge
- Narrated by: John Lee
- Length: 6 hrs and 59 mins
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In 480 B.C., a huge Persian army, led by the inimitable King Xerxes, entered the mountain pass of Thermopylae to march on Greece, intending to conquer the land with little difficulty. But the Greeks, led by King Leonidas and a small army of Spartans, took the battle to the Persians at Thermopylae and halted their advance: almost. It is one of history's most acclaimed battles, one of civilization's greatest last stands.
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Requires full attention
- By Euryleia on 01-18-08
By: Paul Cartledge
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Worth Dying For
- A Navy Seal's Call to a Nation
- By: Ellis Henican, Rorke Denver
- Narrated by: Rorke Denver
- Length: 4 hrs and 50 mins
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In a fast-paced and action-packed narrative, Navy SEAL commander Rorke Denver tackles the questions that have emerged about America's past decade at war - from what makes a hero to why we fight and what it does to us. Heroes are not always the guys who jump on grenades. Sometimes, they are the snipers who decide to hold their fire, the wounded operators who find fresh ways to contribute, or the wives who keep the families together back home.
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An Analysis of Recent History
- By Jean on 06-19-16
By: Ellis Henican, and others
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War: How Conflict Shaped Us
- By: Margaret MacMillan
- Narrated by: Deepti Gupta
- Length: 10 hrs and 41 mins
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Margaret MacMillan looks at the ways in which war has influenced human society and how, in turn, changes in political organization, technology, or ideologies have affected how and why we fight. War: How Conflict Shaped Us explores such much-debated and controversial questions as: When did war first start? Does human nature doom us to fight one another? Why has war been described as the most organized of all human activities? Why are warriors almost always men? Is war ever within our control?
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Horrible choice of narrator derails this book
- By Steve Winnett on 02-25-21
What listeners say about Yasuke (African Samurai)
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- Drea
- 01-19-21
Good story
It was very informative however it got to be very repetitive in various areas of the book.
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- Joseph2
- 11-17-20
Informative
It was informative about Samurai code and life style but the lack of information about the main character made the content repetitive. I hunger for more info on Yasuke, I couldn't connect to him, which is unfortunately the story of Africans in history throughout the world. we are just back drop, Important enough to be seen but not actually identified as a individual piece of our surroundings.
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- Rob Thompson
- 10-25-20
Wonderful Story
A piece of Black/African history that is missing. This is a wonderful story. Great read.
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- Sterling
- 12-21-21
Good Read!
I've always been Interested in the Sengoku Period. Interesting read this was. I strongly recommend
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- Belisarius
- 08-02-21
Snippet-turned-book
Overall this read/listened like an encyclopedia snippet fluffed and stretched beyond what the sources could really support. A valiant effort has been made to do such and this book provides a decent introduction to 16th century Japan; however, at times Yasuke is very much a secondary figure to a broad overview of social and political backstory.
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- Bartell Keithley Jr.
- 04-04-21
Not likely Accurate
I gave this book a one star because of the extensive inaccuracies By author Jeff Taylor and Judah Paul Taylor.
I challenge the scholarship in this book. The author positions this book as historical fact while admitting that there is no way that he can confirm if the African Samurai Yasuke was ever a slave or servant to anyone.
I must share that there is historical fact that black men and women have traversed both the sea and the terrain as cultural ambassadors, religious organizers, and thlught leaders long before the time of Yasuke. I find this to be true in both Asia and on the island nation of Japan.
There are other Western scholars asserting the same thing about Yasuke being merely a slave. Yasuke is depicted as some sort of circus attraction who happened to pick up a sword, was uncommonly tall, spoke some cool Japanese words, and strong solely because he had previously been working laborous tasks as a servant.
Not only is Yasuke being a slave inaccurate, this inaccuracey is being told as the truth which limits a true heroe's contribution to the world, leaving no room for any of today's youth to see a hero who come from structured societies.
Yasuke was allegedly from Mozambique a place known for it's religious, scholastic, and economic prowess.
Furthermore, word slave was used at least two dozen times. For Jeff and Judah to choose to "believe" Yasuke was some Spanish trader's slave was also a choice not to do proper research, it was also a choice not to see Yasuke as the autonomous, intellectual, and gifted explorer that he was who (like many other skilled African men and women who circumnavigated our globe long before Columbus and Volollano;
African men and women who have made verifiable contributions to Asia, Europe, and the Pacific Islands alike made Japan's history more rich and secure to this day.
Samurai philosophy tends to represent honor. I see no honor in choosing not to detail Yasuke's true contribution to Japan. I know this is a reasonable reasonablerebuttal as I recall that explorer Marco Polo is held in tremendously high regard for his heroic contributions to Asia's culture with limited proof of endless of his achievements as a martial artist and Mongolian war hero, yet still set as historical fact.
Yasuke was a man. He was intelligent, he was a leader, and had influence that resounds throughout the nation of Japan until this day. Yasuke was above average than the men and women of today. He was not some circus attraction. He was not some slave turned celebrity. Yasuke was an African Samurai.
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