Osaka 1615: The Last Battle of the Samurai Tapa blanda - 2006

Bloomsbury Publishing USA. Used - Very Good. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.

Osprey Publishing, 2006. Paperback. New. Richard Hook. New oversized softcover in printed wraps. 4to. (7.25 x 0.3 x 9.7 inches) Clean text free of marks or underlining. Photos and richly illustrated by Richard Hook. Includes a chronology, maps, bibliography and an index. 96 pp. Fast shipping in a secure book box mailer with tracking. Osprey's exploration of the complex background of the Siege of Osaka (1614-1615), as well as of the battle experiences of the opposing forces, in a compelling exploration of the conflict that led to the eventual triumph of one dynasty over another. In 1614, Osaka Castle was Japan's greatest fortification, measuring approximately 2 miles in length with double circuits of walls, 100 feet high. It was guarded by 100,000 samurai, loyal to their master: the head of the Toyotomi clan, Toyotomi Hideyori. The castle was seemingly impenetrable, however the ruling shogun of the age, Tokugawa Ieyasu, was determined to destroy this one last threat to his position as Japan's… Leer más

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Osprey Publishing, 2006-06-27. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!