Case studies focus in on the most important invasions and combat situation, as well as their religious traditions. A full range of maps chart wartime changes. Thisengrossing history recounts the Samurai's foundation myths, the tales of princes and emperors who set the stage for the feudal system where the Samurai thrived, the battles that changed Japan's landscape and culture, and the emergence of the clans who became the Samurai's employers. Photographs show rare surviving specimens of elaborate suits of armor, often beautiful weapons, and castles. Pages abound with drawings, paintings, and photos both classical and modern.
Plentiful sidebars focus on especially significant and compelling events.
Insightful and physically striking, this thrilling account will mesmerize readers everywhere. A complete history of the Samurai, and tales of how they came to dominate Japan for centuries. Tokugawa Leyasu and Mori Hidemoto. The Mori ashigaru the mon in white and wear dark blue armour with red sleeves and fittings. All sets include the sashimono flag, which was commonly worn by most samurai and ashigaru alike to aid identification on the battlefield.