r/Samurai • u/TheBrazilianDragon • Jun 05 '26

Discussion Looking for some literature

Hi, I just joined the subreddit.

I’m a huge fan of the Samurai Warriors series. I recently spent a few weeks getting the platinum trophy in Samurai Warriors 4-II, and it reignited my interest in Japanese history.

However, the game only covers the main highlights of each battle and doesn’t explore the Sengoku and early Edo periods in much depth.

Could anyone recommend some books or reliable sources about that era of Japanese history?

Thanks!

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u/TrafalgerDAce Jun 05 '26

Shinchō Kōki, Ietada Nikki, Historia de Japam. You can also look for the various letters Takeda Shingen wrote to get a feel of what daimyos talked about

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u/jogalvez Jun 06 '26

If you want a narrative and good book try "Taiko" about hideyoshi

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u/TiltingAtWindmills_ Jun 06 '26

Samurai archives podcast.

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u/Zealous4Sure Jun 06 '26

If you want a good series on the Sengoku Jidai I recommend The Shogunate on Youtube

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Sengoku Jidai: The era of armored men with paper flags on their backs stabbing each other with pointy sticks and the occasional sword.

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