Description

War played a central part in the history of Japan. Warring clans controlled much of the country. The wars were usually about land, the struggle for control of which eventually gave rise to perhaps the most formidable warriors of all time: the Samurai. Ancient Yayoi warriors developed weapons, armour and a code during the ensuing centuries that became the centrepiece for the Japanese Samurai. Anthony Bryant chronicles the history, arms and armour of these truly élite warriors, from the rise of the Yayoi through the Genpei War between the Minamoto and Taira clans to the Mongol invasions of the 13th century.

Product details

Published Jan 20 2013
Format Ebook (PDF)
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781472800787
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 55 b/w; 10 col
Series Elite
Short code ELI 35
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

About the contributors

Author

Anthony J Bryant

Anthony Bryant is a historian specialising in medi…

Illustrator

Angus McBride

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