Samurai Revolution: The Dawn of Modern Japan Seen Through the Eyes of the Shogun's Last Samurai
"Hillsborough's prose is cinematic and intense."—The Wargamer"This fine book is one of only a small number of books in the English language that gives a true and authentic account of Japanese history."—Tsutomu Ohshima, Chief Instructor, Shotokan Karate of America"This is a fascinating study of a fascinating period, when an ancient culture was forced to come to terms with the modern world and almost uniquely managed to achieve a rapid transformation…" —Historyofwar.org"Hillsborough deserves high praise for successfully combining high drama…with meticulous scholarship."—The Daily Yomiuri"Hillsborough…has done a masterful job of bringing a chaotic period to life."—Booklist"With his easily readable and entertaining style, Hillsborough does a great job of elucidating the complex customs that ruled Edo Period life and politics."—The Japan Times"We found it to be not only an excellent biography of Katsu, but an exceedingly well-done, intricate, and clearly written overview of this vital period of Japanese history." —Samurai Archives"…Samurai Revolutionserves as a compelling and timely warning for America today. Hillsborough astutely captures the serious consequences of self-imposed isolation, xenophobia and failure to adapt to the changing world." —Major Christopher J. Heatherly,Armchair General