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The Tokugawa

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Japan’s transformative Sengoku Jidai, or Warring States Period, is a time marked by internal conflict and powerful military leaders.

Japan and the West

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The arrival of the Portuguese on Japanese shores in 1543 marked the beginning of Japan’s first interactions with the West.

The final act and the restoration

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Dive into the transformative period of Japan's history as it transitioned from feudal isolation to modernisation with the decline of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the Meiji Restoration.

Pre-Shogunate Japan

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Take your students on a journey through Japan’s early political and cultural development, leading up to the rise of the shogunate.

Life under the Shoguns

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Explore the intricate social hierarchy of feudal Japan during the shogunate era, characterised by distinct classes and roles.

Early explorers

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Delve into the journeys of early European explorers, focusing on Abel Tasman’s significant contributions to Australian history. 

Endeavour voyage

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Embark on a historical journey with the original journal of Lieutenant James Cook, detailing the HMS Endeavour's voyage from 1768 to 1771. 

First Fleet

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Explore the journey of the First Fleet and its role in shaping Australia's early colonial history. 

First peoples

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Explore the rich cultural heritage of Australia's First Peoples through the art of Joseph Lycett, a convict artist who captured the rituals and customs of Indigenous communities. 

Early settlement

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Explore the early settlement of Sydney Cove through Francis Fowkes' 1789 map and other historical sources. 

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