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SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK,Used
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The essentials of samurai warfare, weaponry and tradition are all explained in this comprehensive work of reference E on the samurai culture.The introduction outlines samurai history, and a detailed section on arms and armour includes the evolution and construction of samurai armour, the Japanese bow, the samurai sword and polearms plus the technology and deployment of explosives and gunpowder weapons, including the fire lance and arquebus.The chapters on strategy and tactics include details of command structures, the raising of armies, campaign life, the role of the castle, the characteristics of Japanese battles and the rituals and other consequences of battle.A catalogue of every major battle and siege from 940 to 1638 is followed by ten specific case studies examining such subjects as personal combat and guerilla warfare. Further sections cover religion and the samurai, bushido and harakiri, and samurai heraldry.More than 175 maps, diagrams and illustrations, many previously unpublished outside Japan, add greatly to the text, and some forty anecdotes illuminate the heroic events of Japanese military history during the samurai period.Dr Stephen Turnbull is the recognised authority on the samurai tradition. He has travelled widely in Japan since his first visit in 1970 and is an expert on the Japanese religion. The Samurai Sourcebook is his latest in a long and eminent line of published works.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK? A: The SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK focuses on the essentials of samurai warfare, weaponry, and tradition, providing a comprehensive reference on samurai culture and history.
- Q: Who is the author of the SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK? A: The author of the SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK is Dr. Stephen Turnbull, a recognized authority on the samurai tradition.
- Q: What year was the SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK published? A: The SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK was published in October 2000.
- Q: How many pages does the SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK have? A: The SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK contains 320 pages.
- Q: What condition is the SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK in? A: The SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK is categorized as 'Used Book in Good Condition' but is noted to be in an 'Acceptable' item condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK have? A: The SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics are covered in the SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK? A: The SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK covers various topics including samurai history, arms and armor, strategy and tactics, major battles, and cultural aspects like bushido and samurai heraldry.
- Q: Does the SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK include illustrations? A: Yes, the SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK includes more than 175 maps, diagrams, and illustrations, many of which are previously unpublished outside Japan.
- Q: What is the edition of the SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK? A: The SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK is a 'New Ed' edition.
- Q: Is the SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK suitable for beginners interested in samurai history? A: Yes, the SAMURAI SOURCEBOOK is suitable for beginners as it provides a comprehensive overview of samurai culture, making it accessible to those new to the subject.