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A Brief History of the Samurai
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Full Title:
A Brief History of the Samurai
Contributors:
By (Author) Jonathan Clement
Publisher:
INGRAM PUBLISHER SERVICES US
Imprint:
Perseus Books
Publication Date:
4th May 2010
Country:
United States
Classifications
Readership:
General
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Dewey:
952
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
352
Dimensions:
Width 133mm, Height 197mm
Description
From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is one of the first full histories of the art and culture of the samurai warrior. The samurai emerged as a warrior caste in medieval Japan and would have a powerful influence on the history and culture of the country for the next 500 years.
Author Bio
Jonathan Clements is a leading historian of Japan and China. He is the author of Beijing: The Biography of a City and A Brief History of the Vikings, as well as the highly acclaimed Schoolgirl Milky Crisis: Adventures in the Anime and Manga Trade. He lives in Finland and Tokyo.
