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Last explorers. Thomas Blake Glover / produced and directed by Sarah Barclay.

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Format:
Video
Contributor:
Barclay, Sarah., Director, Producer.
Oliver, Neil, 1967- Narrator.
British Broadcasting Corporation.
Series:
Academic Video Online
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Glover, Thomas Blake, 1838-1911.
Glover, Thomas Blake.
Imperialism and Colonialism.
Exploration.
Explorers.
Japan.
Local Subjects:
Imperialism and Colonialism.
Exploration.
Explorers.
Japan.
Genre:
Documentary
Physical Description:
1 online resource (52 min.)
Place of Publication:
London, England : British Broadcasting Corporation, 2011.
Language Note:
In English.
Original language in English.
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.
Notes:
Title from resource description page (viewed November 25, 2014).
OCLC:
900743869

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