Set against the background of Japan's social and political history, this 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 fig…
This is the authoritative reference on samurai life and warfare published outside of Japan.
Set against the background of Japan's social and political history, the book records the rise of Japan's samurai class from earliest times to the culmination of their culture, prowess and skills as manifested in the last great battle they fought - Osaka Castle in 1615.
Illustrated history of Japanese Samurai warfare.