国東物語―ドン・フランシスコ・大友宗麟
by 高山由紀子
Kunisaki Monogatari presents the life of Don Francisco Otomo Sorin, the influential daimyo who became a Christian in 16th-century Japan. Authored by Yukiko Takayama, it examines his historical significance in Bungo Province and the broader context of religious and political changes during the Sengoku period.
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Kunisaki Monogatari chronicles the story of Don Francisco Otomo Sorin, a key figure in Japanese history during the Sengoku period.
Written by Yukiko Takayama, the book offers insights into Sorin's role as a daimyo in Bungo Province, now part of Oita Prefecture.
It highlights his conversion to Christianity and interactions with Portuguese missionaries, shaping his legacy in feudal Japan.
The narrative captures the cultural and religious shifts of the era through Sorin's experiences.
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