The Peasant Kingdom - Stuff That I Find Interesting

The video discusses two significant historical events in Japan. First, the establishment of the Ezo Republic in Hokkaido, which is considered Japan's first democracy, albeit short-lived and limited to samurai voters with French advisors' influence. Second, the rise of the Peasant Kingdom in Kanasawa, led by the equal iki, a group of Jodo Shinshu Buddhists aiming to overthrow feudal dynasties. Their movement grew in popularity, even attempting to take Kyoto, but was eventually crushed by Lord Oda in the 1570s after a prolonged conflict.

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