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Strongholds of the Samurai GNM Stephen Turnbull | ||||||||||||||
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Cena okładkowa: 20.00 GBP
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| Opis w j. angielskim: The strongholds of the samurai are among the world?s finest examples of military architecture. Fortifications in Japan began to develop with the appearance of the first emperors in around 250. Though initially simple wooden stockades, as internal strife became a way of life, more and increasingly elaborate fortifications were built. By the mid-16th century elaborate and beautiful traditional stone castles were widespread. At the same time, rivalries between different monastic orders led to the development of fortified Buddhist temples and monasteries. The 19th century saw the development of European-style forts, the strengthening of coastal defences against incursions by the West, and the construction of Japan?s only star-shaped fortress. This book not only covers the entire period of Japanese castle development, but also covers the castles built to control Korea during the brief samurai invasion in the late 16th century. The text also explains how castles were adapted to accommodate the introduction of firearms and explores life within the strongholds. With unpublished photographs from the author’s private collection and full-colour artwork, including detailed cutaways, this is an essential guide to the fascinating history of Japanese fortifications. The earliest fortifications in Japan were developed with the appearance of the first emperors in around 250 and were often simple wooden constructions. As internal strife became a way of life in Japan, more and increasingly elaborate fortifications. This book covers the entire period of Japanese castle development from the very first fortifications, through to the sophisticated structures of the 16th and 17th century, explaining how they were adapted to withstand Samurai firearms and exploring life within these castles. With unpublished photographs from the author’s private collection and full-color artwork, including detailed cutaways, this is an essential guide to the fascinating development of Japanese fortifications. Contents Introduction - Japanese Castles 250–1540 - Japanese Castles 1540–1640 - Japanese Castles in Korea 1592–98 - Japanese Fortified Temples and Monasteries - Visiting the Castles - Glossary - Bibliography - Index | ||||||||||||||