Romulus Hillsborough Biography

This author delves into the tumultuous third quarter of the 19th century in Japan, an era known as the Bakumatsu, which transformed the nation from feudal domains under a shogun to a modern, industrialized world power under imperial rule. His works illuminate this period of revolution through the lives of the samurai who shaped its course. Immersing himself in the Japanese language, history, and culture, the author brings a unique, deeply researched perspective to his writing. His narrative approach, often grounded in primary sources, breathes life into the pivotal figures and dramatic events of Japan's transition to modernity.