Wert, Michael
Samurai: A Concise History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780190932947
- author:
- Wert, Michael
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 centimetres
- Genre:
- History, Asia, Japan,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The samurai: a warrior class whose legend has endured for centuries. Beyond the popular conceptions of sword-wielding heroes and deadly martial arts, this book delves into the real history of the samurai, exploring their roles in shaping Japan's politics, arts, philosophy, and religion from the fourteenth to the mid-nineteenth century. From the invasions of Korea at the close of the sixteenth century to the Satsuma Rebellion of 1877, this concise history reveals the samurai as both famed and ordinary figures who commanded influence and shaped Japanese history. The book brings to life the stories of these warriors, both on and off the battlefield, where they navigated the complexities of their time. Through its accounts, this book offers a nuanced understanding of the samurai's place in Japanese society, one that is as much about adventure and intrigue as it is about heroism and defeat.
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