Samurai : the last warrior : a history / John Man.
Samurai : the last warrior : a history / John Man.
By
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Man, John, 1941-
Publication Date
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2014, 2011
Publication Information
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New York : William Morrow,
Physical Description
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xiii, 321 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps.
Subject Term
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Samurai -- Japan -- History.
Swordplay.
Martial arts -- Japan.
Martial arts.
Samurai.
Geographic Term
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Japan -- History.
Japan -- History -- 1868-
Japan.
Bibliography Note
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-304) and index.
Summary
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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.
Language
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English
ISBN
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9780062202673
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| Corner Brook (WCB) | Adult NFic | Adult Non-Fiction | 952.031 M31 | Checked In |