Stephen Turnbull: THE BOOK OF THE SAMURAI The Warrior Class of Japan

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Stephen Turnbull : THE BOOK OF THE SAMURAI The Warrior Class of Japan

Bison Books, London, 1987

ISBN 0861240618

HC/DJ - near fine condition, oversize. Hardcover is clean with light scuffng and light bumping to corners. Pages are cliean and unmarked. Dustjacket has light scuffing, minor edgewear and a couple tiny edge tears. Profusely illustrated in color. First published in 1982, this is an essential reference work on the Samurai warrior class of ancient Japan. ; 8vo; 192 pages; The history of the Samurai is an integra part of the history of Japan. In this book, Stephen Turnbull, author of several works on the subject and Reader in History at Leeds University, describes the development and decline of this great military tradition. His authorative text is complemented by over 300 line drawings, photographs and maps. (1190) (*Book is very heavy and will require extra postage), Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket

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