About the book: 2019 / Sekigahara (1600) - the largest and most important battle of the samurai, which turned the course of Japanese history. The causes of the battle, its results, and the circumstances of the battle itself are surrounded by many political myths and falsifications. This book is the first detailed study of the war of 1600 outside Japan, based on facts and documents. The book introduces translation and analysis of contemporary sources into scientific circulation. For students, historians, orientalists and all readers interested in the history of Japan.