The Samurai Sourcebook

Download or read book The Samurai Sourcebook written by Stephen R. Turnbull and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2000 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brave, invincible warriors, fighting sword in hand against overwhelming odds. Those were the Samurai. In this the most comprehensive, enthralling look at their history, personalities, strategies, costume, and battles you’ll find every detail of their armor and weaponry, as well as the Samurai army’s development, its organization, and the fighters’ feudal obligation. Case studies focus in on the most important invasions and combat situation, as well as their religious traditions. A full range of maps chart wartime changes.