| Osaka 1615: The Last Battle of the Samurai Contributor(s): Turnbull, Stephen (Author), Hook, Richard (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1841769606 ISBN-13: 9781841769608 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2006 Annotation: In 1614, Osaka Castle was Japan's greatest fortification, measuring approximately 2 miles in length with double circuits of walls, 100 feet high. It was guarded by 100,000 samurai, loyal to their master: the head of the Toyotomi clan, Toyotomi Hideyori. The castle was seemingly impenetrable, however the ruling shogun of the age, Tokugawa Ieyasu, was determined to destroy this one last threat to his position as Japan's ultimate ruler. This book explores the complex background of this bitter struggle, as well as the battle experiences of the opposing forces, in a compelling exploration of the conflict that led to the eventual triumph of one dynasty over another. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) - History | Asia - Japan - History | Military - General |
| Dewey: 952.025 |
| LCCN: 2006494170 |
| Series: Campaign |
| Physical Information: 0.34" H x 6.64" W x 9.3" (0.68 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 17th Century - Cultural Region - Japanese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Osprey's exploration of the complex background of the Siege of Osaka (1614-1615), as well as of the battle experiences of the opposing forces, in a compelling exploration of the conflict that led to the eventual triumph of one dynasty over another. In 1614, Osaka Castle was Japan's greatest fortification, measuring approximately 2 miles in length with double circuits of walls, 100 feet high. It was guarded by 100,000 samurai, loyal to their master: the head of the Toyotomi clan, Toyotomi Hideyori. The castle was seemingly impenetrable, however the ruling shogun of the age, Tokugawa Ieyasu, was determined to destroy this one last threat to his position as Japan's ultimate ruler. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hook, Richard: - Richard Hook is an internationally acclaimed artist, renowned for his paintings of Native American culture. |