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１６，１７世紀の日本を再発見 
（2005-02-05）
今まで日本の歴史には余り興味がなかったのですが、タイトルに惹かれて手にしたところ、これが面白い。一気に読み終えてしまいました。
ミウラアンジンの名前は日本史の時間に習いましたが、その人物の人生を垣間見ることが出来、その時代の日本の文化や外国の様子の一部を知ることが出来ました。同じ著者のスパイスドリームが翻訳されているので、この本が日本語版で出版されるといいなぁと思っています。
Wonderfully insightful 
（2004-07-15）
Sure, I live in Japan and yes I'm interested in learning more about Japan's history, but this book digs deeper than that. It presents an account of what life was like on any ship travelling to the far side of the world at the time of Shakespeare. It provides details of what life was like at the time from England to Java to Japan.
For anyone living in Japan and especially those people who are looking for an outsiders look at Japan at this time, I highly recommend this book.
historical adventure 
（2003-06-06）
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[Full Title] "SAMURAI WILLIAM: The Englishman Who Opened Japan", or "Samurai William: The Adventurer Who Unlocked Japan"
Both an engaging tale of the absolute Japanophile. "The Englishmen who made the trip were shocked when they met Adams--he spoke, dressed and acted Japanese, and was clearly distressed by the crude behaviour of THE ENGLISH." Uhm, wow.
Also a detailed narrative on the opening of Japan to trade.
Thus a delight for those who are both fascinated by William Adams or Japanophiles in general (even if you are not the blond blue-eyed who chooses to go in kimono or hakama, where the locals are all in Western dress), and wish a light dose of Japan history. 'Might fall short for those who are only one of the two.
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historical adventure （2003-06-06）
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[FULL TITLE] "Samurai William: The Englishman Who Opened Japan", or "Samurai William: The Adventurer Who Unlocked Japan"
Both an engaging tale of the absolute Japanophile. "The Englishmen who made the trip were shocked when they met Adams--he spoke, dressed and acted Japanese, and was clearly distressed by the crude behaviour of THE ENGLISH." Uhm, wow.
Also a detailed narrative on the opening of Japan to trade.
Thus a delight for those who are both fascinated by William Adams or Japanophiles in general (even if you are not the blond blue-eyed who chooses to go in kimono or hakama, where the locals are all in Western dress), and wish a light dose of Japan history. 'Might fall short for those who are only one of the two.
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historical adventure （2003-06-05）
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[FULL TITLE] "Samurai William: The Englishman Who Opened Japan", or "Samurai William: The Adventurer Who Unlocked Japan"
Both an engaging tale of the absolute Japanophile. "The Englishmen who made the trip were shocked when they met Adams--he spoke, dressed and acted Japanese, and was clearly distressed by the crude behaviour of THE ENGLISH." Uhm, wow.
Also a detailed narrative on the opening of Japan to trade.
Thus a delight for those who are both fascinated by William Adams or Japanophiles in general (even if you are not the blond blue-eyed who chooses to go in kimono or hakama, where the locals are all in Western dress), and wish a light dose of Japan history. 'Might fall short for those who are only one of the two.
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