The Samurai
Warriors of Medieval Japan, 940-1600
Published on 25. May 1989
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-0-85045-897-8 (ISBN)
Description
Perhaps the greatest warriors in history, the Samurai were a product of a social system totally geared to war.
The Samurai became expert in fighting both on horseback and on the ground. Their way of life was dictated by the code of Bushido or 'way of the warrior' and clad in their magnificent, multi-coloured armour they were perfectly suited to the violent clan and dynastic warfare that dominated medieval Japan as the most powerful families vied for supremacy.
In this compact guide, Anthony J Bryant presents a fascinating overview of these truly elite warriors.
The Samurai became expert in fighting both on horseback and on the ground. Their way of life was dictated by the code of Bushido or 'way of the warrior' and clad in their magnificent, multi-coloured armour they were perfectly suited to the violent clan and dynastic warfare that dominated medieval Japan as the most powerful families vied for supremacy.
In this compact guide, Anthony J Bryant presents a fascinating overview of these truly elite warriors.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
55 b/w; 10 col
Dimensions
Height: 248 mm
Width: 185 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
240 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85045-897-8 (9780850458978)
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Anthony J. Bryant
The Samurai, The
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08/1999
Osprey Publishing
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Persons
Anthony Bryant is a historian specialising in medieval Japanese history. He graduated from Florida State University in 1983 with a degree in Japanese Area studies. He lived for some time in Tokyo and is a member of the Japan Armour and Weapons Research and Preservation Society. He has published numerous articles on the subject of Japanese arms and is the author of two books on the Samurai, in the Osprey Elite series.
Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.
Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.
Content
Introduction
Chronology
Origins and Rise of the Warrior Class
The Genpei War (1180-85)
The Kamakura Bakufu and Regency
War of the Northern and Southern Courts
The Muromachi Period
Warfare in Muromachi and Momoyama Japan
Sengoku Japan
Hashiba Hideyoshi
The Return of the Shogun
Arms and Armour: Heian and Kamakura Japan
Arms and Armour: Muromachi and Momoyama Japan
The Plates
Chronology
Origins and Rise of the Warrior Class
The Genpei War (1180-85)
The Kamakura Bakufu and Regency
War of the Northern and Southern Courts
The Muromachi Period
Warfare in Muromachi and Momoyama Japan
Sengoku Japan
Hashiba Hideyoshi
The Return of the Shogun
Arms and Armour: Heian and Kamakura Japan
Arms and Armour: Muromachi and Momoyama Japan
The Plates