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Re: Wheels in medieval Japan
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lugnet.castle
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Tue, 31 Oct 2000 15:13:00 GMT
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I got in on this string a bit late so if I repeat what someone else said I
apologize. I was an Asian History major in college and I must say that one
of the best movies depicting medevil era Japan is the Movie "Shogun" by
James Clavell (spelling?). Very accurate in almost all portrayals of life
in Japan during this era. Also an outstanding book if you can't find the
movie. As a warning the movie was like 8 hours long and started out as a TV
mini-series. Check it out and you won't be disappointed.
Andy
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| I loved the book Shogun. I've read it a few times, it is very enjoyable. A glimpse into a very different culture and time period from my own. I also remember that there is a short comparison to life in medieval Europe, through Blackthorne's thoughts (...) (23 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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| (...) "Ran" *IS* fabulous but its late medieval if medieval at all, primary weapons in it are bows, swords and MUSKET'S. Fabulous scene of the various sides going back and forth with the advantage swinging one way or another.... My view is muskets (...) (23 years ago, 31-Oct-00, to lugnet.castle)
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