Japanese Castles AD 250–1540

Japanese Castles AD 250–1540 cover

Japanese Castles AD 250–1540

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Dr Stephen Turnbull is internationally recognised for his research into and writing on Japanese military history. Here he applies his scholarship to an account of the evolution of Japanese defensive architecture and engineering, from early earthworks through to wooden and earth castles and, finally, the emergence of the stone towers that are so characteristic of the samurai. He also plots the adaptation of Japanese castles to accommodate the introduction of firearms. With unpublished photographs from the author's private collection and full-colour artwork, including detailed cutaways, this is an essential guide to the fascinating development of Japanese castles.

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Published 02 Apr 2008
Format Paperback
Edition 1st
Extent 64
ISBN 9781846032530
Imprint Osprey Publishing
Illustrations 1 b/w; 13 col
Dimensions 248 x 184 mm
Series Fortress
Short code FOR 74
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing

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Stephen Turnbull

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