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  | | Battles of the Samurai(1st Edition) by Stephen R. Turnbull Paperback, 126 Pages, Published 2008 by Arms & Armour ISBN-13: 978-1-85409-161-1, ISBN: 1-85409-161-1 "Stephen Turnbull is one of the most knowledgeable scholars on the Samurai Warrior of Japan and this is just one of his books on the Japanese Warrior. 126 pages with line drawing and full color etchings show and demonstrate exactly these most important battles of the Samurai Warrior." |
 | | Samurai Warfare(Updated) by Stephen R. Turnbull, Michael Boxall, Dr Stephen Turnbull Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 1997 by Arms And Armour Press ISBN-13: 978-1-85409-432-2, ISBN: 1-85409-432-7 "Japan's legendary and fierce samurai warriors have an unrelenting hold on the public's imagination. The world's most renowned expert on these fierce fighters provides an exceptional, in-depth look at the samurai's unique combat skills and weaponry. Confront charismatic warlords and lone mercenaries as Dr. Turnbull examines battlefield tactics, personalities and practices, finding fascinating comparisons between the samurai and other med ..." |
 | | The book of the samurai, the warrior class of Japan(1st Edition) by Stephen R. Turnbull Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 1982 by Arco ISBN-13: 978-0-668-05415-7, ISBN: 0-668-05415-8 "Few countries has a warrior tradition as long and as exciting as that of Japan -- and it is embodied in one powerful and romantic figure: the loyal, self-sacrificing samurai. He is both a courageous swordsman and an aesthete. He is the commander on the battlefield, the keeper of the peace, the aristocratic administrator, and the avenger of his master.Here is the story of a class that ruled Japan for 700 years, covering such topics as: - ..." |
 | | The Samurai(1st Edition) A Military History by Stephen R. Turnbull Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 1977 by Macmillan Pub Co ISBN-13: 978-0-02-620540-5, ISBN: 0-02-620540-8 "First published in 1977, The Samurai has long since become a standard work of reference. It continues to be the most authoritative work on samurai life and warfare published outside Japan. Set against the background of Japan's social and political history, the book records the rise and rise of Japan's extraordinary warrior class from earliest times to the culmination of their culture, prowess and skills as manifested in the last great ..." |
 | | Samurai by Stephen R. Turnbull Paperback, 256 Pages, Published 2013 by Sterling ISBN-13: 978-1-4351-5159-8, ISBN: 1-4351-5159-3 "Few countries have a warrior tradition as ancient and exciting as that of Japan--and it is embodied by one powerful and romantic figure: the loyal, self-sacrificing samurai. Exalted in stories, painting, and film, he was the valiant lone swordsman in battle, the ultimate individual combatant, but also a lover of beauty and nature. And for over 700 years, the samurai--whose name means "those who serve"--ruled Japan, struggling to protect ..." |
 | | Samurai Sourcebook(1st Edition) by Stephen R. Turnbull, Dr Stephen Turnbull Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 1999 by Arms & Armour ISBN-13: 978-1-85409-371-4, ISBN: 1-85409-371-1 "Brave, invincible warriors, fighting sword in hand against overwhelming odds. Those were the Samurai. In this the most comprehensive, enthralling look at their history, personalities, strategies, costume, and battles you'll find every detail of their armor and weaponry, as well as the Samurai army's development, its organization, and the fighters' feudal obligation. Case studies focus in on the most important invasions and combat situat ..." |
 | | Arms and Armor of the Samurai(1st Edition) The History of Weaponry in Ancient Japan by Ian Bottomley, A. P. Hopson, Anthony Hopson, Stephen R. Turmbull, Stephen Turnbull Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 1988 by Crescent Books Import ISBN-13: 978-0-517-64467-6, ISBN: 0-517-64467-3 "Illustrations and text trace the development of samurai arms from their earliest beginning to the ceremonial armor of the Tokugawa era" |
 | | Japanese Warrior Monks AD 949-1603(1st Edition) by Stephen Turnbull, Wayne Reynolds, S. R. Turnbull Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2003 by Osprey Publishing Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-573-0, ISBN: 1-84176-573-2 "From the 10th to the mid-17th century, religious organisations played an important part in the social, political and military life in Japan. Known as sohei ('monk warriors') or yamabushi ('mountain warriors'), the warrior monks were anything but peaceful and meditative, and were a formidable enemy, armed with their distinctive, long-bladed naginata. The fortified cathedrals of the Ikko-ikki rivalled Samurai castles, and withstood long s ..." |
 | | Nagashino 1575 Slaughter at the barricades (Trade Editions) by Stephen Turnbull, Howard Gerrard, S.R. Turnbull Paperback, 96 Pages, Published 2001 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84176-250-0, ISBN: 1-84176-250-4 "Osprey's examination of the campaign at Nagashino in 1575. When Portuguese traders took advantage of the constant violence in Japan to sell the Japanese their first firearms, one of the quickest to take advantage of this new technology was the powerful daimyo Oda Nobunaga. In 1575 the impetuous Takeda Katsuyori laid siege to Nagashino castle, a possession of Nobunaga's ally, Tokugawa Ieyasu. An army was despatched to relieve the siege, ..." |
 | | Samurai Warriors(Updated) by Stephen Turnbull, S.R. Turnbull Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 1991 by Blandford Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-7137-2285-7, ISBN: 0-7137-2285-1 "Looks at the development of the samurai in Japan from the Heian period to the Edo period and shows and describes the samurai's elaborate armor" |
 | | Ninja - The True Story of Japan's Secret Warrior Cult(Reprint) by Stephen R. Turnbull, Masaaki Hatsumi Hardcover, 176 Pages, Published 1998 by Firebird Books Ltd ISBN-13: 978-1-85314-109-6, ISBN: 1-85314-109-7 "Hobby e tempo libero. Numero volumi 1." |
 | | Ninja(Updated) The True Story of Japan's Secret Warrior Cult by Stephen R. Turnbull, Masaaki Hatsumi Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 1992 by Firebird ISBN-13: 978-1-85314-117-1, ISBN: 1-85314-117-8 "Book by Turnbull, Stephen R." |
 | | The Lone Samurai and the Martial Arts(Updated) by Stephen R. Turnbull Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 1992 by Arms & Armour ISBN-13: 978-1-85409-144-4, ISBN: 1-85409-144-1 "Traces the combat methods and code of living of the Japanese samurai through the present-day exponents of martial arts. The author shows how single warriors of the past used personal fighting techniques, spiritual disciplines and mental strength to achieve success." |
 | | The Book of the Samurai, the Warrior Class of Japan(1st Edition) by Stephen R. Turnbull Hardcover, Published 1982 by Gallery Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8317-7676-3, ISBN: 0-8317-7676-5 "Few countries has a warrior tradition as long and as exciting as that of Japan -- and it is embodied in one powerful and romantic figure: the loyal, self-sacrificing samurai. He is both a courageous swordsman and an aesthete. He is the commander on the battlefield, the keeper of the peace, the aristocratic administrator, and the avenger of his master. Here is the story of a class that ruled Japan for 700 years, covering such topics as: ..." |
 | | The Most Daring Raid of the Samurai(1st Edition) (The Most Daring Raids in History) by Stephen R. Turnbull Library, 64 Pages, Published 2011 by Rosen Pub Group ISBN-13: 978-1-4488-1872-3, ISBN: 1-4488-1872-9 "In 1609, the Samurai from the Shimazu clan of Satsuma took control of the independent kingdom of Ryukyu. This audacious military campaign brought an end to centuries of warfare between the Shimazu clan and the king of Ryukyu. Every aspect of this dramatic raid is laid out in accessible language. Modern and historical illustrations transport the reader back to feudal Japan, and a helpful running timeline ensures that readers will remain ..." |
 | | Book of the Samurai Warrior Class of Japan (A Bison book) by Stephen R. Turnbull Hardcover, 192 Pages, Published 1982 by Arms And Armour P. ISBN-13: 978-0-85368-538-8, ISBN: 0-85368-538-X "Om Japans traditionsrige krigere Samuraierne, deres historie og indsats indtil den sidste Samurai" |
 | | The Samurai(1st Edition) (General Military) by Stephen R. Turnbull Hardcover, 208 Pages, Published 2016 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-4728-1372-5, ISBN: 1-4728-1372-3 "The world of the samurai, the legendary elite warrior cult of old Japan, has for too long been associated solely with military history and has largely remained a mystery. In this exciting new book, Stephen Turnbull, the world's leading authority on the samurai, goes beyond the battlefield to paint a picture of the samurai as they really were. The world of the samurai warrior is revealed to be one of great richness, with familiar topics ..." |
 | | Real Ninja(1st Edition) Over 20 True Stories of Japan's Secret Assassins by Stephen R. Turnbull, Coral Tulloch, James Field Hardcover, 48 Pages, Published 2008 by Enchanted Lion Books ISBN-13: 978-1-59270-081-3, ISBN: 1-59270-081-0 "A book where parents and kids can get the real story behind these masters of deception." |
 | | Japanese Castles in Korea 1592-98(1st Edition) (Fortress) by Stephen R. Turnbull, Mr Peter Dennis Paperback, 64 Pages, Published 2007 by Osprey Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-84603-104-5, ISBN: 1-84603-104-4 "The Japanese invasion and occupation of Korea, which lasted from 1592 to 1598, was the only occasion in Japanese history when samurai aggression was turned against a foreign country. During the occupation of Korea the Japanese built 25 wajo or castles. Unlike the castles built in Japan, these castles were never developed or modernized after the Japanese departure meaning that the details of late 16th century castle construction are bett ..." |
 | | Samurai The Story of Japan's Great Warriors by Stephen R. Turnbull Hardcover, 256 Pages, Published 2004 by Collins & Brown ISBN-13: 978-1-84340-207-7, ISBN: 1-84340-207-6 "Samurai tells the fascinating story of the courageous fighting men of early Japan, showing how they developed from the primitive fighters of the seventh century into an invincible military caste with a fearsome reputation. It describes their place in history as they became a noble army frequently used in power struggles between the Emperors and military leaders (shoguns). There are detailed sections on their weapons and armour, includin ..." |
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