Samurai Castles: History / Architecture / Visitors' Guides

Samurai Castles: History / Architecture / Visitors' Guides

Samurai Castles features hundreds of stunning color photographs and little-known details about the most important and well-preserved Samurai castles in Japan, including their history, design and military features.

Japan's ancient castles provide profound insights into the country's compelling military history. Discover the secrets of Japan's feudal past by exploring the most famous castles of the Samurai era. The enormous stone walls, multi-level towers, and sophisticated defense systems are not merely impressive fortresses, but spectacular works of Japanese architecture, constructed without the use of steel or modern equipment. These monumental structures fulfilled a need for protection without sacrificing aesthetic values. Understanding the cultural contexts of these Samurai castles helps create a better understanding of Japanese culture today.

In this fascinating Japanese castle book, you will discover the rich history and creators of famous castles such as Himeji, Osaka, and Nijo that you would otherwise need to travel to Japan to experience in person. Chronicling the story of each building conveys a greater understanding of how and why they were built, and identifies their unique features for historians, architecture aficionados, world travelers, and Japanophiles alike.

With over two hundred color images, numerous diagrams, maps, and detailed descriptions, Samurai Castles is the most comprehensive Japanese history book on this intriguing topic.
Country USA
Brand Tuttle Publishing
Manufacturer Tuttle Publishing
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber Over 250 photos, maps and diagrams of th
ReleaseDate 2018-05-29
UnitCount 1
EANs 9784805313879

Country	USA
Brand	Tuttle Publishing
Manufacturer	Tuttle Publishing
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	Over 250 photos, maps and diagrams of th
ReleaseDate	2018-05-29
UnitCount	1
EANs	9784805313879

Samurai Castles: History / Architecture / Visitors' Guides

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