Stranger in the Shogun's City - by Amy Stanley

"Stranger in the Shogun's City: A Vivid, Deeply Researched Work of History That Explores the Life of an Unconventional Woman During the First Half of the 19th Century in Edo (Today's Tokyo) and a Portrait of a Great City on the Brink of a Momentous Encounter with the West. Discover the captivating story of Tsuneno, an unconventional woman who defied tradition and made her own life in 19th-century Edo (today's Tokyo).

Through Tsuneno's eyes, experience the drama and excitement of Edo just prior to Commodore Perry's fleet arrival, which transformed Japan. Amy Stanley's masterful book renders the world of this rebellious woman so vividly that you'll feel as if you lived in 19th-century Edo with her.

With meticulous detail and sympathy, Stanley conjures a teeming world of beauty and cruelty, bringing to life Tsuneno's struggles and triumphs. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Japanese history, women's studies, or simply an extraordinary story of one woman's defiance against the odds.

Don't miss out on this captivating and deeply researched work of history that will transport you to a vanished world."