Historical clue formulations

• Military leader of old — 2022-08-20
• James Clavell best seller — 2009-11-26
• Bygone military leader — 2004-02-06
• Old-time Japanese governor — 2000-03-27
• Japanese leader of old — 1997-11-13
• 1975 Clavell best seller — 1993-12-09