Send feedback on the podcast! In this final episode of the podcast series, we see how Minamoto Yoritomo finally achieves his dream of becoming overall ruler - or Shogun - of Japan. But first he must deal with the last remaining threats to his authority - starting with his own brother, the legendary samurai general: Yoshitsune! Written and presented by Sean Bermingham Music and sound effects from Pond 5: www.pond5.com The First Shogun podcast website: https://firstshogun.buzzsprout.com
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Send feedback on the podcast! In this final episode of the podcast series, we see how Minamoto Yoritomo finally achieves his dream of becoming overall ruler - or Shogun - of Japan. But first he must deal with the last remaining threats to his authority - starting with his own brother, the legendary samurai general: Yoshitsune! Written and presented by Sean Bermingham Music and sound effects from Pond 5: www.pond5.com The First Shogun podcast website: https://firstshogun.buzzsprout.com
An imperial decree urges rebellion against the Heike clan. As the Genji heir Yoritomo considers his response, a veteran Genji living in the capital - Minamoto no Yorimasa - takes matters into his own hands, and leads the first serious challenge to Lord Kiyomori's authority. The uprising will lead to the first pivotal moment of the Gempei War - the legendary Battle of Uji Bridge. Key figures in this episode: Yoritomo - Genji exile, the future First Shogun Yorimasa - a veteran Genji warrior L...
The First Shogun
Send feedback on the podcast! In this final episode of the podcast series, we see how Minamoto Yoritomo finally achieves his dream of becoming overall ruler - or Shogun - of Japan. But first he must deal with the last remaining threats to his authority - starting with his own brother, the legendary samurai general: Yoshitsune! Written and presented by Sean Bermingham Music and sound effects from Pond 5: www.pond5.com The First Shogun podcast website: https://firstshogun.buzzsprout.com
