Empires

Tokugawa Ieyasu unifies Japan and establishes a dynasty that will rule Japan for over 250 years.

The grandson of Ieyasu, Tokugawa Iemitsu, tightens control over Japan's warlords and expels all foreigners.

Isolated from the West, 18th century Edo flourishes culturally and economically, becoming one of the liveliest cities in the world. But foreign forces are coming.