Samurai in 100 objects /

From lowly attendants (samurai literally means 'those who serve') to members one of the world's most powerful military organisations, the samurai underwent a progression of changes to reach a preeminent position in Japanese society and culture. Even their eventual eclipse did not dimi...

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Main Author: Turnbull, Stephen R. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Barnsley, South Yorkshire, UK : Frontline Books, 2016.
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