Samurai Commanders (1)

940–1576

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Samurai Commanders (1)

940–1576

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The samurai were the military elite of medieval and early modern Japan, and the men who led them were hailed as the very greatest, most heroic and most honourable of all samurai warriors. This first of two books examines the lives, equipment, battles and wider roles of the samurai commanders between 940 and 1576, the period from the emergence of the samurai to the triumph of Oda Nobunaga, who set Japan on the road to reunification. The styles of armour and weaponry of the samurai changed considerably during this time and this book visually recreates some of the most famous samurai commanders.

Table of Contents

Introduction · The role of the samurai commander · Arms and armour · The commander in battle · The environment of the commander · Great commanders

Product details

Published 12 Apr 2005
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781841767437
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 59 b/w; 8 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Elite
Short code ELI 125
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Stephen Turnbull

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Richard Hook

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