Hired Swords
Hired Swords
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Tracing the evolution of state military institutions from the seventh to the twelfth centuries, this book challenges much of the received wisdom of Western scholarship on the origins and early development of warriors in Japan.
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Hired Swords by Karl F Friday
Tracing the evolution of state military institutions from the seventh to the twelfth centuries, this book challenges much of the received wisdom of Western scholarship on the origins and early development of warriors in Japan.
"A long overdue revision of court-warrior relationships from the seventh through twelfth centuries. . . Friday's book has significantly altered the way Western scholars will view the history of early Japan."—Journal of Asian Studies
"Friday raises issues that all teachers and scholars must take into account."—American Historical Review
"Friday raises issues that all teachers and scholars must take into account."—American Historical Review
Friday, Karl F.: - KARL FRIDAY is a Professor of History at the University of Georgia. A renowned expert on the samurai and early Japanese history, he has authored four books and appeared on numerous A&E, History, and Discovery Channel programs. He is active on several Web forums.
| SKU | Non disponible |
| ISBN 13 | 9780804726962 |
| ISBN 10 | 0804726965 |
| Titre | Hired Swords |
| Auteur | Karl F Friday |
| État | Non disponible |
| Type de reliure | Paperback |
| Éditeur | Stanford University Press |
| Année de publication | 1996-03-01 |
| Nombre de pages | 284 |
| Note de couverture | La photo du livre est présentée à titre d'illustration uniquement. La reliure, la couverture ou l'édition réelle peuvent varier. |
| Note | Non disponible |