Title:
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PIRATE OF THE FAR EAST
811-1639 |
By: |
Stephen Turnbull, Richard Hook (Illus) |
Format: |
Electronic book text |
List price:
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£10.99 |
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ISBN 10: |
178096370X |
ISBN 13: |
9781780963709 |
Publisher: |
BLOOMSBURY PUBLISHING PLC (DIGITAL) |
Pub. date: |
20 January, 2012 |
Series: |
Warrior |
Pages: |
64 |
Description: |
Feared throughout the Far East, Japanese pirates were likened to 'black demons' and 'flood dragons'. For centuries relations between Japan, Korea and China were carried out through a bizarre trinity of war, trade and piracy. The author vividly recreates the pirates' daily lives, from legitimate whaling and fishing trips to violent raids. |
Synopsis: |
Feared throughout the Far East, Japanese pirates were likened to 'black demons' and 'flood dragons'. For centuries relations between Japan, Korea and China were carried out through a bizarre trinity of war, trade and piracy. The piracy, which combined the other elements in a violent blend of free enterprise, is the subject of this original and exciting book. Stephen Turnbull vividly recreates the pirates' daily lives, from legitimate whaling and fishing trips to violent raids. He explores the bases and castles used by the pirates and uses eyewitness accounts and original artwork to give stunning descriptions of a vicious and brutal life. |
Illustrations: |
3 b/w; 35 col |
Publication: |
UK |
Imprint: |
Osprey Publishing |
Returns: |
Non-returnable |