

Episode 530 - Bakumatsu, Part 3
May 10, 2024
This podcast delves into the dramatic downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate in just two years, showcasing the power struggles, alliances, and pivotal battles that shaped the transition from feudalism to imperial rule in Japan. From unequal treaties to the rise of loyalist movements, listeners are taken on a journey through the complexities and uncertainties of the Bakumatsu period.
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1 2 3 4 5
Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Downfall of the Tokugawa Regime and Alliances Formed
02:08 • 22min
The Transition of Power and a Proposed New Regime
24:37 • 4min
Power Struggle and Transition from Shogunate to Imperial Rule in Bakumatsu Japan
28:56 • 7min
The Fall of the Shogunate and Transition to the New Government
35:34 • 2min