S4E1: Spies for the Shogun

The Colonial Dept.

Feb 04, 2023•14 min•Season 4Ep. 1

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Episode description

It’s the beginning of the Spanish reign, and Manila is prime real estate in the eyes of the sea-going empires, including Japan. In the Edo court, the Japanese plan the invasion of the Philippines—three hundred years early.

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