Shogun - Wikipedia
WEBShogun (English: / ˈʃoʊɡʌn / SHOH-gun; [1] Japanese: 将軍, romanized: shōgun, pronounced [ɕoːɡɯɴ] ⓘ), officially sei-i taishōgun (征夷大将軍, " Commander-in-Chief of the Expeditionary Force Against the Barbarians"), [2] was the title of the military rulers of Japan during most of the period spanning from 1185 to 1868. [3]
Shogun - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJul 3, 2019 · The Shogun s of medieval Japan were military dictators who ruled the country via a feudal system where a vassal's military service and loyalty was given in return for a lord's patronage. Established as an institution by the first shogun proper, Minamoto no Yoritomo in 1192 CE, the shoguns would rule for seven centuries until the Meiji ...
Shogun | Definition, Meaning, History, & Facts | Britannica
WEB3 days ago · shogun, in Japanese history, a military ruler. The title was first used during the Heian period, when it was occasionally bestowed on a general after a successful campaign. In 1185 Minamoto Yoritomo gained military control of Japan; seven years later he assumed the title of shogun and formed the …
Shogunate | History & Facts | Britannica
WEBShogunate, also called bakufu (‘tent government’), is the name of the government of the shogun, or hereditary military dictator, of Japan from 1192 to 1867. The first shogunate was formed by Minamoto Yoritomo, a samurai leader, and the last was formed by Tokugawa Yoshinobu.
Tokugawa shogunate - Wikipedia
WEBThe Tokugawa shogunate (/ ˌtɒkuːˈɡɑːwə / TOK-oo-GAH-wə; [17] Japanese: 徳川幕府, romanized: Tokugawa bakufu, IPA: [tokɯgawa, tokɯŋawa baꜜkɯ̥ɸɯ]), also known as the Edo shogunate (江戸幕府, Edo bakufu), was the military government of Japan during the Edo period from 1603 to 1868. [18][19][20]
Tokugawa Ieyasu | Shogun of Japan, Unifier of Japan | Britannica
WEBTokugawa Ieyasu (born Jan. 31, 1543, Okazaki, Japan—died June 1, 1616, Sumpu) was the founder of the last shogunate in Japan—the Tokugawa, or Edo, shogunate (1603–1867).
The Shoguns: Japan's Military Leaders - ThoughtCo
WEBFeb 9, 2019 · Shogun was the name given to the title for a military commander or general in ancient Japan, between the 8th and 12th centuries, leading vast armies. The word "shogun" comes from the Japanese words "sho," meaning "commander," and "gun, " meaning "troops."
Aug 21, 1192 CE: First Shogunate in Japan - National Geographic …
WEBOn August 21, 1192, Minamoto Yoritomo was appointed as a shogun, or military leader, in Kamakura, Japan. Yoritomo established Japan’s first military government, or bakufu, called the Kamakura shogunate. Shoguns were hereditary military leaders who were technically appointed by the emperor.
Shōguns and Art | Essay - Essay | The Metropolitan Museum of Art
WEBThe term shōgun, which means “general who quells barbarians,” is an ancient military term that was adopted in the twelfth century for the dominant warlord who held political and martial power in Japan while the emperor in Kyoto maintained his position as figural head of state and cultural leader.
The history behind FX's Emmy award-winning series ‘Shogun'
WEBMay 11, 2023 · The Japanese warrior who founded the Tokugawa shogunate. HISTORY MAGAZINE. This cunning Japanese shogun outlasted his rivals to found his dynasty. Ruthlessness, resolve, and luck all brought...
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