Samurai 15501600 by Anthony J Bryant

Samurai 15501600 by Anthony J Bryant

This title details the culture, weapons, armour and training of the elite samurai warrior class in the fascinating Age of Battles period (1550-1600). This was a period of vital importance not only because of the political effects of the chaos but also due to the changes in warfare that occurred. In 1542 the Portuguese introduced the matchlock musket into Japanese warfare, and this book traces the effect that this important innovation had on the samurai. Life outside the field of battle is also examined, making this an unmissable book for those interested in this brave warrior caste.

Anthony Bryant is a historian specialising in medieval Japanese history. He graduated from Florida State University in 1983 with a degree in Japanese Area studies. He lived for some time in Tokyo and is a member of the Japan Armour and Weapons Research and Preservation Society. He has published numerous articles on the subject of Japanese arms and is the author of two books on the Samurai, in the Osprey Elite series.

Angus McBride was one of the world's most respected historical illustrators, and contributed to over 100 Osprey titles over several decades.

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ISBN 13	9781855323452
ISBN 10	1855323451
Title	Samurai 15501600
Author	Anthony J Bryant
Series	Warrior
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published	1994-05-26
Number of pages	64
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