From Historical Figure to Literary Legend

Ever heard of the book "Shogun", the book by James Clavell? It recently got adapted to a very successful TV series.

It's historical fan fiction, but with a real-life protagonist! The story is based on none other than Ieyasu Tokugawa, the shogun who brought Japan together. He is called Toranaga in the book, while John Blackthorne, the English main character, is modeled after a real person named William Adams.

While the names in the book are changed, the epic tale of power, strategy, and really cool samurai outfits is all inspired by Ieyasu's life. Talk about living a life worthy of a bestseller!