{"product_id":"the-real-yasuke-alaric-naude-9781763781108","title":"The Real Yasuke: History Beyond the Samurai Myth","description":"Uncover the real history of Yasuke, the African figure who arrived in Japan during the Azuchi-Momoyama Period (安土桃山時代). Using only period sources, cultural insights, and historical evidence, this book challenges the modern myths surrounding Yasuke, particularly the erroneous portrayal of him as a samurai. Delving into the personality and exploits of Oda Nobunaga, the book provides a deeper understanding of one of Japan's most powerful warlords and his relationship with Yasuke. This work also offers a pointed critique of Thomas Lockley's African Samurai, highlighting numerous historical inaccuracies and misrepresentations. It addresses the broader issue of cultural appropriation, with a critical look at Ubisoft's portrayal of Yasuke and the problematic trends of distorting Japanese history in modern media. By setting the record straight, this book aims to present a respectful, accurate narrative of both Yasuke and Japanese culture during one of the nation's most pivotal periods.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alaric Naude\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1763781100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781763781108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e United Scholars Academic Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/12\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 252\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.53d","brand":"Alaric Naude","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46372722573567,"sku":"9781763781108","price":19.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a42b9a53-2e16-487d-a644-7e2af8c80dd6.jpg?v=1732726766","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-real-yasuke-alaric-naude-9781763781108","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}