Chapter 13 Introduction
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Unit 3
From Isolation to Adaptation
Chapter 13 Introduction
How do forms of government and decision-making reflect a society's
worldview?
The historical rulers of Japan were the shoguns. These were military rulers during the Edo period in Japan.
47 Ronin Woodcut © Public Domain
Each had a strong council of
advisors, officials, and administrators that was called a shogunate. The
soldiers that supported the shoguns were the samurai warriors.
There are many stories of the samurai. A very popular story is that of the 47 Ronin.
There are many stories of the samurai. A very popular story is that of the 47 Ronin.
Graveyard of the 47 Ronin (Tokyo)
Watch
Click the link to watch the video, The Way of the Warrior to learn the story of the 47 Ronin.
Honourable behaviour was essential to the shoguns and the samurai. Many of their decisions were made considering honour above all other factors.