William Adams Explained: The Real Life Version Of Shogun's John Blackthorne

The new FX historical epic series Shōgun follows the story of John Blackthorne, based on the real-life English navigator William Adams. After Blackthorne washes up on Japanese shores and is taken prisoner, Blackthorne and Toranaga develop an unlikely alliance when they realize they have a common enemy. So, he is the real life story of John Blackthorne’s character.
0:00 Intro
0:20 William Adams Is The Real-Life Inspiration For Shogun's John Blackthorne
1:29 William Adams Became The First Englishman To Reach Japan
2:04 William Adams' Relationship To Tokugawa Ieyasu Explained
2:38 William Adams Became The First Western Samurai
3:14 William Adams' Role In Japan's Trading Industry Explained
3:53 William Adams Remained In Japan Until His Death In 1620
William Adams Explained: The Real Life Version Of Shogun's John Blackthorne
William Adams Explained: The Real Life Version Of Shogun's John Blackthorne
William Adams Explained: The Real Life Version Of Shogun's John Blackthorne
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[@JediMasterZao]

this might be the worst video ive ever not entirely watched

[@Dykstra1979]

how about it man. Did they chop up voice over dudes voice or is he doing this?