The Samurai
A Military History
1st Edition
Published on 17. June 2013
316 pages
978-1-134-24362-4 (ISBN)
Description
First published in 1977, The Samurai has long since become a standard work of reference. It continues to be the most authoritative work on samurai life and warfare published outside Japan. Set against the background of Japan's social and political history, the book records the rise and rise of Japan's extraordinary warrior class from earliest times to the culmination of their culture, prowess and skills as manifested in the last great battle they were ever to fight - that of Osaka Castle in 1615.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
File size
12,01 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-134-24362-4 (9781134243624)
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Schweitzer Classification
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04/2016
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04/1996
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Person
Turnbull, Stephen
Content
Author's Preface, Conventional periods of Japanese history 1. Gods and heroes 2. Buddha and Bushi 3. The Gempei War 4. The fall of the house of Taira 5. Their finest hour 6. Acts of loyalty 7. The age of the Country at War 8. Saints and samurai 9. Tea and muskets 10. Hideyoshi's Korean war 11. The final reckoning 12. Decline and triumph
