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Book SynopsisA riveting story about one of history's most enigmatic warriors.Trade ReviewYasuke is so
breathtaking and
revelatory that one would be believe the story to be fiction if it weren't true! The in-depth research into this historical re-telling is vast, comprehensive and enlightening. The narrative style is as
razor-sharp and
captivating as a katana's blade, drawing in the reader and giving them a 'first-hand' account of [an] extraordinary life -- Chris Bradford, author of the Young Samurai series
A gripping tale of
politics, war and religion that reads like an
adventure story -- Dave Rear, author of A Less Boring History of the World
Lockley and Girard bring [Yasuke] and his world to life with incredible research and style.
Yasuke may have lived in the 1500s, but he is a hero for our modern world -- Bret Witter, New York Times bestselling co-author of The Monuments Men
Yasuke gripped me from the opening sentence -
a unique story of a unique man, and yet someone with whom we can all identify -- Jack Weatherford, author of Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
[An]
excellent work of Japanese history * Booklist *
Eminently readable . . . The
solid scholarship on and
imaginative treatment of Yasuke's life make this
both a worthwhile and entertaining work * Publishers Weekly *
This book is not only the best account in English of Yasuke, the famous African samurai. It's also a delightful introduction to the vibrant and multicultural world of Asian maritime history. Written novelistically, with a light scholarly touch . . .
Exciting and informative! * Tonio Andrade, author of The Gunpowder Age *
A
rich portrait of a brutal age * Kirkus Reviews *
