Japanese Warrior Monks AD 949–1603

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From the 10th to the mid-17th century, religious organisations played an important part in the social, political and military life in Japan. Known as sohei ('monk warriors') or yamabushi ('mountain warriors'), the warrior monks were anything but peaceful and meditative, and were a formidable enemy, armed with their distinctive, long-bladed naginata. The fortified cathedrals of the Ikko-ikki rivalled Samurai castles, and withstood long sieges. This title follows the daily life, training, motivation and combat experiences of the warrior monks from their first mention in AD 949 through to their suppression by the Shogunate in the years following the Sengoku-jidai period.

Product details

Published 20 Jun 2012
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781782000419
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 20 b/w; 48 col
Series Warrior
Short code WAR 70
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Stephen Turnbull

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Wayne Reynolds

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