Samurai : the last warrior : a history / John Man.
TITLE:
Samurai : the last warrior : a history / John Man.
By:
Publication Date:
2014, 2011
Publication Information:
New York : William Morrow,
Physical Description:
xiii, 321 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-304) and index.
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.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780062202673
