Nobunaga
Britishnoun
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The story features a 16th-century feud centered around Oda Nobunaga, a powerful warlord — well known in Japan but not as familiar for overseas audiences.
From Washington Times • Apr. 15, 2023
Beginning in the 1560s, Oda Nobunaga began to unite Japan under his rule.
From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022
Reportedly Yasuke was present when Nobunaga died by suicide, and that highly fantastical battle in which we're thrust is a memory of his daimyo's last stand, and it haunts him.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2021
After an opening combat sequence — a wizardry- and laser-enhanced version of an actual 1582 battle in which Nobunaga was betrayed by one of his officers — “Yasuke” jumps forward 20 years.
From New York Times • Apr. 28, 2021
It was through his dealings with the Buddhists that Nobunaga made himself best known in history.
From Historic Tales, Vol. 12 (of 15) The Romance of Reality by Morris, Charles
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