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Stephen Turnbull The Art Of Renaissance Warfare: From The Fall Of Constantinople To The 30 Years War
MBI Publishing 1853676764 / 9781853676765 Hardcover BOOK
Tells the story of the knight during the 14th & 15th centuriesw; he emerged triumphant, effective w/ indispensable military skills. 36 color photos; 6x9 inches, 256 pgs.
'The Art of Renaissance Warfare tells the story of the knight during the 14th & 15th centuries. During thie period, new technology on the battlefield posed deadly challenges for the mounted warrior, but they also stimulated change, and the knight moved with the times. Having survived the longbow devastation at Crecy, Poitiers & Agincourt, he emerged triumphant, his armor lighter & more effective, and his military skills indispensable.
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26.00 USD
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Stephen Turnbull The Samurai Swordsman: Master Of War
TUTTLE Publishing 4805309563 / 9784805309568 Hardcover BOOK
The history behind the courageous & highly disciplined fighting men of early Japan. 180 photos & images; 9x12 inches, 208 pgs.
'The word "samurai" evokes intense images of indomitable warriors, expert swordsmen capable of taking on overwhelming odds-and emerging victorious. But this popular image only brushes the surface of the samurai tradition. The Samurai Swordsman: Master of War brings to life the history behind the courageous and highly disciplined fighting men of early Japan.
Authoritative military history expert Stephen Turnbull shows how the samurai evolved from the primitive fighters of the 7th century into an invincible military caste with a fearsome reputation. Many aspects of the samurai and their military significance are covered, including the cultural reasons why the elite mounted archers originally emerged in Japan; their wars against pirate invaders; how samurai masters taught the next generation; the women samurai and their accomplishments; and much more. Illustrated with full-color historical images that show the samurai tradition in fascinating detail, The Samurai Swordsman is an invaluable guide to an enduring legacy.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Stephen Turnbull is the author of more than 50 books on the military history of Europe and the Far East, and works as a consultant on all aspects of Japanese culture. He lives in England.
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33.80 USD
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