Shōgun
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Shōgun was the title of the military leaders that were the de facto rulers of Japan during most of the period spanning from 1185 until 1868,[1] with the dissolution of the Tokugawa shogunate after their defeat against Imperial forces in the Boshin War.[2] Three main dynasties were ruling shoguns, each with their own center of power: the Kamakura shogunate (1192–1333) in Kamakura, the Ashikaga shogunate (1338–1573) in Kyoto and the Tokugawa shogunate (1603–1868) in Edo.
Though some may consider Toyotomi Hideyoshi a shogun,[3] his position was that of a regent.[1]
History
In 1336, Ashikaga Takauji was appointed shogun after overthrowing the Kenmu Restoration,[4] establishing the Ashikaga shogunate and leading to the death of Emperor Go-Daigo in 1339. Takauji and his mentor, Musō Soseki would found a temple to celebrate the Emperor's soul the same year.[5]
By 1868, Emperor Meiji's inner circle of advisors had been infiltrated by the Japanese Rite of the Templar Order. They pushed the Emperor to launch a campaign against the Tokugawa to decisively terminate their rule and restore political prestige and authority to the Imperial Court. His victory in what became known as the Boshin War accomplished this exact goal and set the stage for the rapid nationalization and industrialization of Japan.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Memories (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Blade of Aizu
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1
Shogun on Wikipedia
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Assassin's Creed: Fragments – The Blade of Aizu
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Memories – Cards: Date Masamune
- ↑ Ashikaga shogunate on Wikipedia
- ↑ Echoes of History – Shadows – Episode 7: Kyoto: Japan's Imperial City