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Samurai Warfare

By Stephen R. Turnbull

Book information

Publisher
arms & armor press
Year
1996
ISBN
9781854092809, 1-85409-280-4
Open Library ID
OL8982529M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
15 MB (15489477 bytes)
Pages
157\157
Library
avaxhome.ws
Time added
2010-05-31 15:29:46
Военные дисциплины;История военного дела

Description

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.

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