Clements, Jonathan
A Brief History of the Samurai: The True Story of the Warrior
- ISBN 13:
- 9781845299477
- author:
- Clements, Jonathan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Robinson
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.3 x 13 x 2.5 cm
- Genre:
- HISTORY / Asia / Japan
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Brief History of the Samurai by Jonathan Clements provides a comprehensive overview of the art and culture of the samurai warrior. Emerging as a warrior caste in Medieval Japan, the samurai would have a profound influence on the country's history and culture for centuries to come. Clements explores the rise and fall of the samurai, including the devastating wars that tore Japan apart in the 17th and 18th centuries. He examines how the samurai's role was eventually supplanted by the mechanized world, marking a significant turning point in Japanese history. This first full history of the samurai offers a detailed and engaging account of this pivotal period in Japanese history, shedding light on the complexities and nuances of this fascinating subject.
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