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The earliest fortifications in Japan were developed with the appearance of the first emperors in around 250 and were often simple wooden constructions. As internal strife became a way of life in Japan, more and increasingly elaborate fortifications. This book covers the entire period of Japanese castle development from the very first fortifications, through to the sophisticated structures of the 16th and 17th century, explaining how they were adapted to withstand Samurai firearms and exploring life within these castles. With unpublished photographs from the author's private collection and full-color artwork, including detailed cutaways, this is an essential guide to the fascinating development of Japanese fortifications.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is quite good, but not exactly what I was expecting. I hoped it would be a comprehensive history of a substantial number of Japanese Castles. In fact, it was more of a historical overview of how castle building developed in that part of the world (not just Japan but also Korea. It is certainly interesting, and I don't regret buying it, but don't expect anything more than an informed overview.
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Combination of four books
1 April 2009
Format:Hardcover
This is a well written book by Stephen Turnbull about the history and evolution of Japanese castles and fortified temples. The book covers from the early Nara-Heian era all the way up to fall of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The book is well illustrated, photographed, mapped and written. Anyone with passing interest in Japanese Samurai history will find this book to be a very good basic source of reference.
However, it should be reminded that this book is basically a combination of four previous Osprey books already written by Stephen Turnbull. The two books on Japanese castles, the book on fortified temples and the book on Japanese castles in Korea, all written by Stephen Turnbull, are complied in this single volume. If you already owned these four books, there is little reason to buy this book. The short expanded section of this book only covers the period of the Mejii Restoration period. I think there were few extras here and there although my memories isn't so good in the exact detail. But needless to say, "expanded" section of this book is extremely limited. Some b/w photos are now in color and maps and diagrams increase or decrease in sizes. However, if you do not own any of these four books or own just one or two, then this current book will be a definite money saver.
While I was hoping for a more original work by Stephen Turnbull, I guess for most, this book should fill the need.
However, it should be reminded that this book is basically a combination of four previous Osprey books already written by Stephen Turnbull. The two books on Japanese castles, the book on fortified temples and the book on Japanese castles in Korea, all written by Stephen Turnbull, are complied in this single volume. If you already owned these four books, there is little reason to buy this book. The short expanded section of this book only covers the period of the Mejii Restoration period. I think there were few extras here and there although my memories isn't so good in the exact detail. But needless to say, "expanded" section of this book is extremely limited. Some b/w photos are now in color and maps and diagrams increase or decrease in sizes. However, if you do not own any of these four books or own just one or two, then this current book will be a definite money saver.
While I was hoping for a more original work by Stephen Turnbull, I guess for most, this book should fill the need.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
How these castles were adapted to accommodate firearms and changing military technology
14 Jun 2009
Format:Hardcover
Castle fortifications for Japan's military began appearing after the first emperors and quickly evolved from simple wooden barriers to complex and beautiful stone structures. This focus explores how these castles were adapted to accommodate firearms and changing military technology, and considers how they lent to Japanese military developments as a whole. Unpublished photos from the author's private collection and color artwork accompany a survey recommended for both military and Japanese history holdings.
0 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Japanese Castle
27 Jan 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a great book if you do not have any of the other books by this author on Castles.
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