[PDF.76nt] Strongholds of the Samurai: Japanese Castles 250–1877 (General Military)

Strongholds of the Samurai: Japanese Castles 250–1877 (General Military)

[PDF.af29] Strongholds of the Samurai: Japanese Castles 250–1877 (General Military)

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 | #2130604 in Books |  2009-03-24 |  2009-03-24 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 |  .38 x1.00 x7.48l,2.55 | File type: PDF | 272 pages

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||5 of 8 people found the following review helpful.| Coffee table book only.|By EdM.|Recently purchased this book hoping for historical chronology of japanese castles. Not this book! Fooled by title,this book is only a compilation of four thin books giving only quick overview of design and development up to 1540 and even then only in 13 pages. Most of the book is good just to flip through and talk about with guests. Serious reade| ||“Strongholds of the Samurai is an essential guide to the unique fortifications of Japanese castles... Author Stephen Turnbull looks at the styles and construction methods of each era, advances in military strategy and defense, and explores what lif

The first proper fortifications in Japan began to develop with the appearance of the first emperors around 250. Although initially fortifications were simply wooden constructions, as internal strife became a way of life in Japan, more and increasingly elaborate fortifications were built. By the mid-16th century elaborate and beautiful traditional stone castles were wide spread. At the same time, rivalries between different monastic orders led to the development of for...

You easily download any file type for your device.Strongholds of the Samurai: Japanese Castles 250–1877 (General Military)   |  Stephen Turnbull. A good, fresh read, highly recommended.

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