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  • Paperback: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (11 April 1996)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1873410387
  • ISBN-13: 978-1873410387
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.6 x 1.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 742,187 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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This is the authoritative reference on samurai life and warfare published outside of Japan.


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First published in 1977, The Samurai has long since become a standard work of reference. It continues to be the most authoritative work on samurai life and warfare published outside Japan. Set against the background of Japan's social and political history, the book records the rise and rise of Japan's extraordinary warrior class from earliest times to the culmination of their culture, prowess and skills as manifested in the last great battle they were ever to fight - that of Osaka Castle in 1615.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book Ive read about Japan., 26 May 2000
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This is a brilliant book giving the History of Japan in an exciting read. From the title I was expecting just a book about samurai but no,luckily the emergence of the nation & conflicting power play are documented. Detail goes into various battles in depth, but without becoming too long/technical. Incidental tales also bolster the text. Ive visited most of the places mentioned & just wish I'd read this before I went.
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