Abstract to the book 'Shogun' by Clavell J.: The beginning of the XVII century. A Dutch ship is wrecked off the coast of Japan. The surviving crew members are captured and accused of piracy. Among those captured was the Englishman John Blackthorn, who knows geography, military science and mathematics perfectly well and has a strong character. Their fate must be decided by the local ruler, whose arrival is expected by the whole village. Rumors about the talented captain reach Prince Toranaga no Minowara, one of the most powerful men in Japan. Toranaga takes Blackthorn under his protection, cherishing insidious plans to use his knowledge in a power struggle. To survive in a foreign country, an Englishman learns its language and customs, becomes a samurai, but he does not leave the thought that one day he will still be able to return to his homeland... Read more…