Samurai
The last Warrior
$28.24
- Paperback
400 pages
- Release Date
1 May 2012
Summary
The extraordinary story of the warrior Saigo Takamori, whose death marked the end of the Samurai era.
The name ‘Samurai’ is synonymous with the ultimate warrior. With their elaborate armour, fierce swordsmanship and code of honour, the samurai have become iconic figures whose influence can still be felt today.
In John Man’s new book we discover the truth behind the legend.
From his birth in the shadow of the great volcano Sakurajima, to his glorious death by ritual sui…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780553825282 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0553825283 |
| Author: | John Man |
| Publisher: | Transworld Publishers Ltd |
| Imprint: | Bantam Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 400 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2012 |
| Weight: | 276g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 128mm x 27mm |
| Series: | Bantam Press |
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About The Author
John Man
John Man is a historian and travel writer with a special interest in Japan and China. His books have been published in over twenty languages. His previous books include The Great Wall, Xanadu, Attila and the bestselling Genghis Khan.
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