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Neil Oliver travels to Japan to uncover the extraordinary story of Thomas Blake Glover. Blending adventure with commerce, Glover was a rogue trader who helped rebel samurai clans overthrow the shogun and lay the foundations for one of the most aggressive and powerful economies in the world.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: British Broadcasting Corporation
Other Authors: Barclay, Sarah (Director, Producer), Oliver, Neil, 1967- (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: London, England : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), 2011.
Series:VAST: academic video online
Subjects:
Glover, Thomas Blake, > 1838-1911.
Glover, Thomas Blake, > 1838-1911
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Summary:Neil Oliver travels to Japan to uncover the extraordinary story of Thomas Blake Glover. Blending adventure with commerce, Glover was a rogue trader who helped rebel samurai clans overthrow the shogun and lay the foundations for one of the most aggressive and powerful economies in the world.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed November 25, 2014).
Physical Description:1 online resource (52 min.).
Playing Time:00:51:51