Pen & Sword Books Ltd, Date: 2008. Hardcover. New. 208 pages. 12.44x9.45x0.98 inches. 2008. Pen & Sword Books Ltd ISBN 1844157121 9781844157129 [GB]

First Edition 2008 HARDCOVER 2008. First Edition. Frontline Books. Hardcover. VERY GOOD DJ-very Good minimal wear. Book is virtually "like new". Colour and B/w plates throughout. 12x9.5. 208pp.

ISBN10: 1844157121, ISBN13: 9781844157129, [publisher: First Edition] Hardcover 2008. First Edition. . Frontline Books. Hardcover. VERY GOOD DJ-very Good minimal wear. Book is virtually "like new". Colour and B/w plates throughout. 12x9.5. 208pp.
[Cambridge, GLOUC, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2008]

ISBN10: 1844157121, ISBN13: 9781844157129, [publisher: Frontline Books, Barnsley] Hardcover First Edition Samurai tells the story of the courageous and highly disciplined fighting men of this time, showing how they evolved from the primitive fighters of the seventh century into an invincible military caste with a fearsome reputation. In the early seventh century, the samurai rose to prominence during the struggles between the emperor and the military leaders (shogun). They took part in the invasion of Korea, as well as helping to keep Japan free from foreign influence. From the Heian period through to the Onin wars, the history of the samurai is replete with tales of heroism and bloodshed. Although the samurai is most famous for his use of the sword, he also used a wide variety of other weapons, such as the crossbow, the dagger and the spear. Samurai armour and costume were constantly evolving, and by the twelfth century most samurai were wearing the box-like yoroi armour. Samurai examines samurai fighting tactics, as well as acts such as ritual suicide (hari-kiri) and the taking of enemy heads as trophies. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall
[Dover, KENT, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: ...
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Barnsley: Frontline Books, Date: 2008. Samurai tells the story of the courageous and highly disciplined fighting men of this time, showing how they evolved from the primitive fighters of the seventh century into an invincible military caste with a fearsome reputation. In the early seventh century, the samurai rose to prominence during the struggles between the emperor and the military leaders (shogun). They took part in the invasion of Korea, as well as helping to keep Japan free from foreign influence. From the Heian period through to the Onin wars, the history of the samurai is replete with tales of heroism and bloodshed. Although the samurai is most famous for his use of the sword, he also used a wide variety of other weapons, such as the crossbow, the dagger and the spear. Samurai armour and costume were constantly evolving, and by the twelfth century most samurai were wearing the box-like yoroi armour. Samurai examines samurai fighting tactics, as well as acts such as ritual suicide (hari-kiri) and the taking of enemy heads as trophies.. 1st Edition. Hard Cover. New/New. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 2008. Frontline Books ISBN 1844157121 9781844157129 [GB]

London: Frontline Books, Date: 2008. Hardcover Quarto dust jacket. Hardcover. Very good/very good. illustrated boards, dust jacket, 208 pp. 2008. Frontline Books ISBN 1844157121 9781844157129 [FR]

ISBN10: 1844157121, ISBN13: 9781844157129, [publisher: London: Frontline Books, 2008.] Hardcover The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2008]

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ISBN10: 1844157121, ISBN13: 9781844157129, [publisher: Frontline Books] Hardcover First Edition First edition, first printing. quarto hardback. 208 pp. Many colour and black and white illustrations. Fine condition in Fine unclipped dust jacket. No inscriptions.
[Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2008]