Osprey's examination of Japan's Samurai warriors of the medieval period. Perhaps the greatest warriors in history, the Samurai were a product of a social system totally geared to war. The Samurai became expert in fighting both on horseback and on the ground. Their way of life was dictated by the code of Bushido or 'way of the warrior' and clad in their magnificent, multi-coloured armour they were perfectly suited to the violent clan and dynastic warfare that dominated medieval Japan as the most powerful families vied for ...
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Osprey's examination of Japan's Samurai warriors of the medieval period. Perhaps the greatest warriors in history, the Samurai were a product of a social system totally geared to war. The Samurai became expert in fighting both on horseback and on the ground. Their way of life was dictated by the code of Bushido or 'way of the warrior' and clad in their magnificent, multi-coloured armour they were perfectly suited to the violent clan and dynastic warfare that dominated medieval Japan as the most powerful families vied for supremacy. In this title Anthony J Bryant presents a fascinating overview of these truly ???lite warriors.
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McBride, Angus. Fine. A fine copy in pictorial wraps. Later printing. Covers have some minor general wear. A nice tight copy with no names or inscriptions. Cover illustration may differ from stock copy photo. Extensively illustrated. 4to; 64 pages.
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Used Good. Front and back covers have wear to edges and corners. Spine intact, some wear. Binding is intact. Pages are generally clean with edge or corner wear. Firefly Bookstore sells items online and in our store front. We try to add images and descriptions when we can, but if you need additional information or photos of the books we list, please contact us.
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Very Good+ 0850458978. Only slight wear to card covers; A bright, solid book, liberally illustrated with examples of their dress during various periods in history.; Elite Series #23; B&W and Colour Illustrations; 9.6 X 7.1 X 0.2 inches; 64 pages; "Osprey's examination of Japan's Samurai warriors of the medieval period. Perhaps the greatest warriors in history, the Samurai were a product of a social system totally geared to war. The Samurai became expert in fighting both on horseback and on the ground. Their way of life was dictated by the code of Bushido or 'way of the warrior' and clad in their magnificent, multi-coloured armour they were perfectly suited to the violent clan and dynastic warfare that dominated medieval Japan as the most powerful families vied for supremacy. In this title Anthony J Bryant presents a fascinating overview of these truly élite warriors."
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McBride, Angus. Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 64 p. Contains: Illustrations. Elite, 23. Audience: General/trade. 1989 edition. Book is LIKE NEW. No marks or writing. Cover shows minimal wear
