The English Samurai Who Opened Japan

When William Adams landed in Japan in 1600, little was known about the country beyond Marco Polo’s centuries-old rumors. However, with his knowledge of ships and quick mastery of Japanese etiquette he gained the favor of the shogun and played an essential role in opening Japan to the Western world. Guest: Giles Milton, author of "Samurai William: The Englishman Who Opened Japan" (rebroadcast)