Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago
Uesugi Kenshin has become a legendary figure in Japanese history. A titan of the Sengoku period, who stood toe to toe with many of the era's greatest commanders. Let us explore his life to discover what made Kenshin different from the many other daimyo of his age.
Learn more about the history of the Uesugi Clan: youtube.com/watch?v=y-7vptdR05k
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Sources:
"The Chronicle of Lord Nobunaga" by Ota Gyuichi
"Legends of the Samurai" by Hiroaki Sato
"History of the Samurai" by Jonathan Lopez-Vera
"Japanese Swords and Armor" by Paul Martin
"Sengoku Jidai" by Danny Chaplin
"Samurai Battles" by Michael Sharpe
"Uesugi Kenshin" - Rekishi Gunzo Series #8
Various articles from the Japanese Wiki Corpus, including japanesewiki.com/person/Kenshin%20UESUGI.html
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Music From:
Battlefield 1
World of Warcraft
Nobunaga's Ambition series
Footage from:
Heaven and Earth (1990)
Kagemusha (1980)
Artwork and Images:
The Samurai Portraits used are from the "Nobunaga's Ambition" Series and are the property of Koei Tecmo.
Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain.
Art from Osprey Publications.
Art of Tedorigawa from Ryomablood deviantart.com/ryomablood
Other modern artist renditions, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
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Social Media:
Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutube
Twitter: twitter.com/ShogunateThe
Support the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true
#Samurai #History #Japan
Uesugi Kenshin has become a legendary figure in Japanese history. A titan of the Sengoku period, who stood toe to toe with many of the era's greatest commanders. Let us explore his life to discover what made Kenshin different from the many other daimyo of his age.
Learn more about the history of the Uesugi Clan: youtube.com/watch?v=y-7vptdR05k
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Sources:
"The Chronicle of Lord Nobunaga" by Ota Gyuichi
"Legends of the Samurai" by Hiroaki Sato
"History of the Samurai" by Jonathan Lopez-Vera
"Japanese Swords and Armor" by Paul Martin
"Sengoku Jidai" by Danny Chaplin
"Samurai Battles" by Michael Sharpe
"Uesugi Kenshin" - Rekishi Gunzo Series #8
Various articles from the Japanese Wiki Corpus, including japanesewiki.com/person/Kenshin%20UESUGI.html
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Music From:
Battlefield 1
World of Warcraft
Nobunaga's Ambition series
Footage from:
Heaven and Earth (1990)
Kagemusha (1980)
Artwork and Images:
The Samurai Portraits used are from the "Nobunaga's Ambition" Series and are the property of Koei Tecmo.
Classical art, which in most cases can be considered public domain.
Art from Osprey Publications.
Art of Tedorigawa from Ryomablood deviantart.com/ryomablood
Other modern artist renditions, if you see your work in this video please contact me so that I can give you proper credit!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------
Social Media:
Facebook: facebook.com/theshogunateyoutube
Twitter: twitter.com/ShogunateThe
Support the channel on Patreon! patreon.com/theshogunateyt?fan_landing=true
#Samurai #History #Japan
