| Edition |
First U.S. edition. |
| Description |
xiii, 321, 16 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm |
| Note |
"Originally published in slightly different form in the United Kingdom in 2011 by Transworld Publishers."--Title page verso. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 301-304) and index. |
| Note |
Includes "P.S. Insights, interviews & more-- " (16 pages following page 321). |
| Summary |
"In Samurai, celebrated author John Man provides a unique and captivating look at their true history, told through the life of one man: Saigo Takamori, known to many as 'the last samurai.' In 1877, Takamori led a rebel army of samurai in a heroic 'last stand' against the Imperial Japanese Army, who sought to end the 'way of the sword' in favor of firearms and modern warfare."--Back cover. |
| Subject |
Saigō, Takamori, 1828-1877.
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Samurai -- Japan.
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Swordplay -- Japan.
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Martial arts -- Japan.
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Japan -- History -- To 1868.
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Japan -- History -- Meiji period, 1868-1912.
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| ISBN |
9780062202673 paperback $16.99 |
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0062202677 paperback |
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