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Katana handguard decorated with a depiction of a dragon and a (likely Portuguese) European, Japan, early 17th century AD
Justin Hebert Dec 18, 2023
Iemitsu’s Marvelous Machine
The reign of Tokugawa Iemitsu proved to be a stabilizing force in Japanese politics, as he defined the duties of the various office-holders throughout the Bakufu which helped make the Edo Shogunate the longest-lasting samurai government in Japanese history.
https://ahistoryofjapan.com/2023/12/18/iemitsus-marvelous-machine/
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Iemitsu’s Marvelous Machine - A History of Japan

The reign of Tokugawa Iemitsu proved to be a stabilizing force in Japanese politics, as he defined the duties of the various office-holders throughout the Bakufu which helped make the Edo Shogunate the longest-lasting samurai government in Japanese history.

A History of Japan - Podcast