Weapons and Fighting Techniques of the Samurai Warrior: 1200-1877AD
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The Samurai warrior is one of the most famous types of soldier, with his intricate armour, longbow and distinctive katana sword. Weapons and Fighting Techniques of the Samurai Warrior examines the various arms that fought on a medieval Japanese battlefield, and how the equipment and training of the Samurai developed over time. Even the coming of gunpowder did not wipe out this unique warrior class, which only died out in the nineteenth century. With detailed colour illustrations and fact-filled accompanying text, the book is the essential guide for any enthusiast for the period. 275 colour and b/w photographs
Author: Thomas D. Conlan (Professor of East Asian Studies & History, Princeton University)
Format: Hardback, 224 pages, 233mm x 303mm
Published: 2008, Amber Books Ltd, United Kingdom
Genre: Military History
Interest Age: From 14 to 99 years
Description
The Samurai warrior is one of the most famous types of soldier, with his intricate armour, longbow and distinctive katana sword. Weapons and Fighting Techniques of the Samurai Warrior examines the various arms that fought on a medieval Japanese battlefield, and how the equipment and training of the Samurai developed over time. Even the coming of gunpowder did not wipe out this unique warrior class, which only died out in the nineteenth century. With detailed colour illustrations and fact-filled accompanying text, the book is the essential guide for any enthusiast for the period. 275 colour and b/w photographs
Weapons and Fighting Techniques of the Samurai Warrior: 1200-1877AD