Summary
In Samurai, celebrated author John Man provides a unique and captivating look at their true history, told through the life of one man-- Saigo Takamori, known to many as "the last samurai." In 1877, Takamori led a rebel army of samurai in a heroic "last stand" against the Imperial Japanese Army, who... Full description
Summary: |
In Samurai, celebrated author John Man provides a unique and captivating look at their true history, told through the life of one man-- Saigo Takamori, known to many as "the last samurai." In 1877, Takamori led a rebel army of samurai in a heroic "last stand" against the Imperial Japanese Army, who sought to end the "way of the sword" in favor of firearms and modern warfare. |
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Item Description: |
Originally published: London : Bantam, 2011. Includes "P.S. Insights, interviews & more-- " (16 pages following page 321). |
Physical Description: |
xiii, 321, 16 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-304) and index. |
ISBN: |
9780062202673 (pbk.) : 0062202677 (pbk.) |
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