Save 30% off this title as part of our 2024 Holiday Sale. Sale ends midnight, 8th December 2024.
You must sign in to add this item to your wishlist. Please sign in or create an account
Dr Stephen Turnbull is internationally recognised for his research into and writing on Japanese military history. Here he applies his scholarship to an account of the evolution of Japanese defensive architecture and engineering, from early earthworks through to wooden and earth castles and, finally, the emergence of the stone towers that are so characteristic of the samurai. He also plots the adaptation of Japanese castles to accommodate the introduction of firearms. With unpublished photographs from the author's private collection and full-colour artwork, including detailed cutaways, this is an essential guide to the fascinating development of Japanese castles.
Published | Oct 20 2012 |
---|---|
Format | Ebook (PDF) |
Edition | 1st |
Extent | 64 |
ISBN | 9781849080736 |
Imprint | Osprey Publishing |
Illustrations | 1 b/w; 13 col |
Series | Fortress |
Short code | FOR 74 |
Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
The book covers the complete design and implementation of castle styles and shows how the various works were modified or improved to meet the needs of the areas in which they were placed. In all, a superb addition to the Fortress series and a book that I believe you will find interesting.
Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (May 2008)
After describing the history and location of these fortifications, the author presents details of their design and construction...An interesting work...
J.E. Kaufmann, SiteO (April 2008)
Tell us what titles you would like to see published by Osprey, then vote for your favourites in our monthly book vote!
Free US delivery on orders $35 or over
Your School account is not valid for the United States site. You have been logged out of your account.
You are on the United States site. Would you like to go to the United States site?
Error message.