The Demon King’s Demise: Oda Nobunaga Fate at Honnō-ji Temple
A woodblock prints by Nobukazu Yosai in Meiji period (2868 - 1923). It portrays an attack A woodblock prints by Nobukazu Yosai in Meiji period (1868 - 1923). ( Picture retrieved from Birmingham Museum of Art ) Ahoy , Chrononauts! Once more, we set sail on the boundless sea of time, charting a course through the annals of Japanese history. Today, our journey leads us to a somber chapter. Join us as we delve into the depths of this historical abyss, where the mighty Oda Nobunaga, one of Japan's great unifiers, met his untimely demise in a tumultuous event that shook the very foundation of an empire. The Japanese history, akin to the narratives of many nations, is segmented into three distinct periods: the prehistoric to classical period, the feudal period, and the modern period. Our focus today will primarily center on Japan's feudal epoch, specifically honing in on the Sengoku period. The Sengoku period, also known as the Warring States period in Japanese history, witnessed ne...
