Samurai Castles - History / Architecture / Visitors' Guides (Hardcover)

Japan's ancient castles provide deep 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 simply 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 well-known 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 castle individually conveys a greater understanding of how and why they were built, and identifies their singular features for historians, architecture aficionados, world travelers, and Japanophiles alike. With over two hundred colour images, numerous diagrams, maps, and detailed descriptions, Samurai Castles is the most comprehensive Japanese history book on this intriguing topic.

General

Imprint:	Tuttle Publishing
Country of origin:	Japan
Release date:	April 2018
Authors:	Jennifer Mitchelhill • David Green
Dimensions:	260 x 200 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	128
ISBN-13:	978-4-8053-1387-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Residential buildings, domestic buildings > Castles Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel & holiday guides > Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides Books > Travel > Travel & holiday guides > Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides
LSN:	4-8053-1387-0
Barcode:	9784805313879

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