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Osaka 1615: The Last Samurai Battle (Campaign)

By Stephen Turnbull

Book information

Publisher
Osprey Publishing
Year
2006
ISBN
1841769606, 9781841769608
Open Library ID
OL8922855M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
27 MB (28547807 bytes)
Edition
1ST
Pages
98\98
Scanned
yes
Time added
2011-08-31 04:54:40

Description

In 1614, Osaka Castle was Japan's greatest fortification, measuring approximately 2 miles in length with double circuits of walls, 100 feet high. It was guarded by 100,000 samurai, loyal to their master: the head of the Toyotomi clan, Toyotomi Hideyori. The castle was seemingly impenetrable, however the ruling shogun of the age, Tokugawa Ieyasu, was determined to destroy this one last threat to his position as Japan's ultimate ruler. This book explores the complex background of this bitter struggle, as well as the battle experiences of the opposing forces, in a compelling exploration of the conflict that led to the eventual triumph of one dynasty over another.

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