THE SHOGUN'S SOLDIERS, VOLUME 1: The Daily Life of Samurai and Soldiers in Edo Period Japan, 1603-1721
A military and social history of how the formerly powerful Tokugawa clan army rapidly lost its combat preparedness, and how this persuaded the Tokugawa shogunate to initiate a policy of enforced seclusion. Describes the organization, arms, armor, dress and daily life of samurai, soldiers and commoners in Edo-period Japan. Well illustrated, some in color.
Format: Paperbound
Pages: 347
Publisher: Helion & Company
Publishing status: Current
ISBN: 9781915070333
Item #: 7749813

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