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Would not have expected Uzaemon to be ally

The copying of European style armies and expanded navy with new ship yards is pretty much what happens during Meiji Restoration.

Jacob is very dense on when someone is fucking with him but likes him, I don’t think he believes anyone does.

Holy fuck, just sell the nobleman your mercury and then come back with more. What price is your freedom worth?

The curiosity of pre-20th century marriage

Were women of this era really as understanding of dalliances as Anna?

Interesting dialogue, not often you see this many speakers, but it is hard to track all the names.

Introducing interesting problems and exposition in part but implies a lot more.

Good writing for a clever trader who at first sounds like a moron. He has the numbers all at his fingertips and well sourced on all sorts of information

Wow, that’s quiet and opening chapter.