The Imjin War, Part 3: Scorched Earth
The Imjin War takes on a new dimension as fully-equipped armies from the Ming Dynasty arrive to take on the Japanese invasion. What began as an easy conquest for Toyotomi Hideyoshi soon became an intr...
11 Sep 202324min
The Imjin War, Part 2: Hideyoshi's Crusade
As the 1592 invasion of Korea continued, the Japanese armies enjoyed a rapid sequence of victories on land, dominating the peninsula in sieges and battles. Their quick success would soon become a liab...
7 Sep 202326min
The Imjin War, Part 1: A Storm From The East
In 1592, the armies of Toyotomi Hideyoshi invaded Korea, engaging in wanton slaughter, merciless plundering, and surprisingly rapid success. Because the Joseon Kingdom was almost completely unprepared...
4 Sep 202326min
Kanto and Tohoku
After campaigning in Shikoku and Kyushu, the only remaining regions still just outside of Hideyoshi's grasp were Kanto and Tohoku, who would both soon be brought into line. Support the show My latest...
31 Aug 202326min
The Pax Hideyoshi
In this episode we explore the many social and economic innovations spearheaded by Toyotomi Hideyoshi during his time at the nation's helm. Support the show My latest novel, "Califia's Crusade," is n...
28 Aug 202328min
Shikoku and Kyushu
The islands of Shikoku and Kyushu were both in the process of their own unification when Hideyoshi brought his armies to bear against their major powers and forced their submission. Support the show ...
24 Aug 202327min
The Battle of Komaki-Nagakute
Hashiba Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu face off in Owari Province with massive armies to determine who would be the official protector of Nobunaga's rightful heir. Although it appeared that a massive, ...
21 Aug 202325min
Nobunaga's Mantle
Now that his retainers had successfully avenged his betrayal, one of them would manage to seize power now that the great daimyo was gone. However, the question of who would take up Nobunaga's Mantle w...
17 Aug 202324min
