Shogun (Asian Saga, 1) | Author: James Clavell | Language: English | Publisher: Blackstone Pub | ISBN-10: 1982603844 | ISBN-13: 978-1982603847 | Print Length: 1150 pages

After an Englishman named John Blackthorne is lost at sea, he awakens in a place few Europeans know of and even fewer have seen—Nippon. Thrust into the closed society that is seventeenth-century Japan, a land where the line between life and death is razor-thin, Blackthorne must negotiate not only a foreign people with unknown customs and language but also his own definitions of morality, truth, and freedom.

As internal political strife and a clash of cultures lead to seemingly inevitable conflict, Blackthorne’s loyalty and strength of character are tested by both passion and loss. He is torn between two worlds that will each be forever changed.

Powershful and engrossing, capturing both the rich pageantry and stark realities of life in feudal Japan, Shogun is a critically acclaimed powerhouse of a book. Heart-stopping, edge-of-your-seat action melds seamlessly with intricate historical detail and raw human emotion. Endlessly compelling, this sweeping saga captivated the world to become not only one of the best-selling novels of all time but also one of the highest-rated television miniseries, as well as inspiring a nationwide surge of interest in the culture of Japan.

Shogun is Shakespearean in both scope and depth, offering a profound exploration of human nature amidst the backdrop of a fascinating era. Read more to delve into this timeless masterpiece.