Bold, ruthless, and fierce combatants, the samurai were the military elite of old Japan, warriors and warlords who commanded respect from entire nations. Take an exciting look at the hidden culture of this unique group, and get a remarkable insider's view of their ornate costume, armor, and weapons, and their special role within society. Compiled entirely from Japanese sources, this riveting narrative is accompanied by specially commissioned artwork and beautiful photography of ancient artifacts.
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This is an omnibus edition of 'Samurai Warriors' and 'Samurai Warlords', giving you over 300 pages of colour illustrations, black and white photos and some of the most detailed information about the Samurai. The first part of the book deals with the warriors, from the early warriors from the Heian Period to the end with the last true samurai, Saigo Takamori, who in 1877 raised a rebellion against the new order and failed. The books deals with armour and weapons, equipment, tactics and training.The second part of the book deals with the Daimyo, the warlords of Japan, starting with the first Samurai Warlord, the 60 year old Hojo Soun in 1491, and goes into detail about their culture, training, family life, women's roles and even how they dealt with death.
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