Weapons of the Samurai
(Author) Stephen TurnbullFeaturing specially commissioned artwork, this lively study assesses the array of weapons and equipment employed by the samurai, Japan's legendary warriors. This fully illustrated new book describes and analyzes the weapons and equipment traditionally associated with the samurai, Japan's superlative warriors. It examines the range of weapons used by them at different times and in different situations. Beginning with the rise of the samurai during the 10th century, this lively study traces the introduction of edged weapons (cutting and piercing) and missile weapons (bows and guns) over the next 500 years. The book shows clearly how they were employed by individual samurai using many previously untranslated primary texts, and explains how their use spread more widely among low-class troops, pirates, and rebels. It also shows how schools of martial arts took over and changed the weapons and their uses during the peaceful Edo Period (1615–1868).
Stephen Turnbull
Stephen Turnbull is a renowned historian and author, known for his extensive research on samurai culture and warfare in feudal Japan. His most famous work, "The Samurai: A Military History," is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the samurai's role in Japanese history. Turnbull's writing style is engaging and scholarly, making complex historical topics accessible to a wider audience. His contributions to literature include shedding light on lesser-known aspects of Japanese history and culture, enriching our understanding of this fascinating period.
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