First published in 1977, The Samurai - A Military History is regarded as a standard work of reference, but out of print in recent years. Now reissued, it serves as one of the most authoritative works 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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- ISBN
9781873410387
- Published
- April 11th 1996 by Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Category
- General
- Number of pages
- 288
- County of origin
- UNITED KINGDOM
- Dimensions
- 235 x 146
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