Stephen R. Turnbull

The True Story of Japan's Secret Warrior Cult

Ninja

A Military History

The Samurai

Michael Boxall

Dr Stephen Turnbull has been at the forefront of explaining the intricacies of the Samurai world to the inquisitive, but previously ignorant, Western reader. In Samurai Warfare he examines the reality of the battlefield tactics, personalities and practices. Dispelling some of the myths surrounding the subject, we are shown that their broad strategies were unspectacular; we read of cavalrymen and archers, of castles and sieges, of naval blockades and bombardments, of the routines of warfare which would be seen in the study of any medieval conflicts. The final part of the book features a selection of case studies for the century from 1560 which will take the reader into the action and advance even the most established knowledge of Samurai warfare.

Samurai Warfare

Four vellum sections build up the layers of armor worn by the samurai, and text by a world-recognized expert on the subject, provide an inimitable look at the mysterious ancient Japanese warrior class. Every image and page offers fascinating insight, from an overview of early Japan and the emperor system to the specifics of weaponry. The story begins as the samurai come into being in the 800s, and defines exactly what they are. Tales of the great battles and feuds, and commentary on the politics of the time, bring these compelling soldiers to life. The comprehensive information covers such issues as the samurai's ranks and grades, way of life, retainers, loyalty (bushido), and training. An absolutely compelling guide.

The Story of Japan's Great Warriors

Samurai

The Samurai Tradition

Illustrated history of Japanese Samurai warfare.

A look at Samurai warfare and specific battles in which it was applied.

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Genghis Khan & the Mongol Conquests, 1190-1400

“Lively....Skillfully pieceing together contemporary accounts from Japanese and Korean sources, the author provides a vivid and horrifying picture of the strategy, tactics, and technology of Japanese warefare....Belongs in public as well as college libraries.”—Library Journal. “Impeccably researched, lavishly illustrated, clearly written for the general reader, as outstanding on its subject as it is unique.”—Booklist.

Japan's Korean War, 1592-98

Samurai Invasion

First major study in English of the Japanese 'hidden' Christians - the Kakure Kirishitan, who chose to remain separate from the Catholic Church when religious toleration was granted in 1873 - and the development of the faith and rituals from the 16th century to the present day.

A Study of Their Development, Beliefs and Rituals to the Present Day

The Kakure Kirishitan of Japan

This volume is by the author ofThe Kakure Kirishitan of Japan: A study of their development, beliefs and rituals to the present day, widely seen as the landmark study on this subject. Stephen Turnbull here brings together in two volumes the most significant scholarly writings on Japan's hidden Christians published in recent times, encompassing a span of some 450 years of the Christian tradition in Japan. Remarkably, in many respects, the inheritors of this tradition continue to remain 'hidden' at the dawn of the new millennium. The author contributes a full introduction, in which he reviews the key elements of the collected writings and at the same time takes the opportunity to bring his own study up-to-date.

Stephen R. Turnbull

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