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Can I read Weapons of the Samurai on EtoBox?
Weapons of the Samurai by Stephen Turnbull, Johnny Shumate, Alan Gilliland is a history book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Weapons of the Samurai about?
This fully illustrated new book describes and analyses the weapons and equipment traditionally associated with the samurai, Japan's superlative warriors. It examines the range of weapons used by them at different times and in different situations. Beginning with the rise of the samurai during the 10th century, this lively study traces the introduction of edged weapons (cutting and piercing) and missile weapons (bows and guns) over the next 500 years. The book shows clearly how they were employed
Who reads Weapons of the Samurai?
It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.
Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.
- Author
- Stephen Turnbull, Johnny Shumate, Alan Gilliland
- Publisher
- Osprey Publishing
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781472844057
- Category
- history
- Subjects
- Antiques & Collectibles, Sports, Military
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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