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WARRIORS OF MEDIEVAL JAPAN
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| By: |
Stephen Turnbull |
| Format: |
Paperback |
| List price:
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£12.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1846032202 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781846032202 |
| Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC |
| Pub. date: |
2 May, 2007 |
| Series: |
General Military |
| Pages: |
288 |
| Description: |
Driven by strict codes of honour and bound by deep allegiances of rank, family or religion, the elite warriors of medieval Japan were bold fighters, loyal comrades and deadly enemies. This book examines the military lives, beliefs and battle experience of four formidable warrior types - samurai, ninja, warrior monk and, the ashigaru foot soldier. |
| Synopsis: |
Driven by strict codes of honour and bound by deep allegiances of rank, family or religion, the elite warriors of medieval Japan were bold fighters, loyal comrades and deadly enemies, With rare material from Japanese sources and lavish artwork and photography, this book examines the military lives, beliefs and battle experience of four formidable warrior types - samurai, ninja, warrior monk and ashigaru foot soldier - resulting in a highly authoritative account of Japan's warrior elite. |
| Illustrations: |
Illustrations (chiefly col.) |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
| Returns: |
Returnable |