Samurai Warfare

by Stephen Turnbull (Author), Richard Hook (Illustrator)

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $15.92

  Japan's legendary and fierce samurai warriors have an unrelenting hold on the public's imagination. The world's most renowned expert on these fierce fighters provides an exceptional, in-depth look at the samurai's unique combat skills and weaponry. Confront charismatic warlords and lone mercenaries as Dr. Turnbull examines battlefield tactics, personalities and practices, finding fascinating comparisons between the samurai and other medieval fare. Rare historic illustrations and specially commissioned paintings by Richard Hook bring you face to face with some of the planet's most terrifying battle scenes. 160 pages (53 color illus., 80 b/w illus., 7 1/2 x 9 1/2.

• Used

  Hardcover
  1996

  $14.79

  Important sourcebook investigates the developments in samurai army organization, weapon technology and communication. Travel through the history of warfare and see how it evolved through the centuries. Take an in-depth look at battles, siege craft and naval warfare. Remarkable color artwork, photographs, and illustrations fill the pages along with reconstructions of battle scenes, archive materials, maps and plans, tactics to actual case studies.