Author: Mitsuo Kure 192 pages, 300 illustrations, 297 x 225 mm, hard cover
ISBN 978-3-613-30568-7 This book describes a unique historical phenomenon, that is the 700 year dominance of the Samurai warrior caste. The author portrays the origins of the Samurai and their rise to power, a timeline of the most important battles and the armies involved. The weapons and armour of the Samurai are described in detail, as well as fortress construction, changing strategies, and the continuing development of armour up to the introduction of firearms. The book includes 300 fascinating tables, maps, sketches, old paintings as well as photos of weapons and armour.