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A Brief History of the Samurai
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A Brief History of the Samurai
A superb insight into the history of the Samurai
A superb insight into the history of the Samurai
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Clements has a knack for writing suspenseful sure-footed conflict scenes: His recounting of the Korean invasion led by samurai and daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi reads like a thriller. If you're looking for a samurai primer, Clements' guide will keep you on the hook Japan Times, reviewed as part of an Essential Reading for Japanophiles series.
From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is one of the first full histories of the art and culture of the Samurai warrior. The Samurai emerged as a warrior caste in Medieval Japan and would have a powerful influence on the history and culture of the country for the next 500 years.
Clements also looks at the Samurai wars that tore Japan apart in the 17th and 18th centuries and how the caste was finally demolished in the advent of the mechanised world.
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Jonathan Clements' A Brief History of the Samurai is praised for its engaging, suspenseful depictions of historical conflicts, such as the Korean invasion led by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The book is considered an essential, gripping read for those interested in samurai history, providing both an informative and captivating journey through Japan's warrior past.
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ISBN: 9781845299477
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 March 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Robinson Publishing
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 280g
Pages: 384
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About the Author
Jonathan Clements is the author of many books on East Asian history, including biographies of Empress Wu, Admiral Togo, the statesman Prince Saionji and Coxinga, the Japanese-born 'pirate king'. He divides his time between London, England and Jyvaskyla, Finland, and his website is www.muramasaindustries.com.
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