{"product_id":"9781855323452-samurai-15501600","title":"Samurai 1550–1600","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescribes the weapons, armour, uniforms and insignia of Japanese Samurai warriors from 1550 to 1600, and includes contemporary illustrations and new full-colour plates.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis title details the culture, weapons, armour and training of the elite samurai warrior class in the fascinating Age of Battles period (1550-1600).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis was a period of vital importance not only because of the political effects of the chaos but also due to the changes in warfare that occurred. In 1542 the Portuguese introduced the matchlock musket into Japanese warfare, and this book traces the effect that this important innovation had on the samurai. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLife outside the field of battle is also examined, making this an unmissable book for those interested in this brave warrior caste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55788950552950,"sku":"9781855323452","price":12.06,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_12672471_13997_20241125121647.jpg?v=1750146076","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781855323452-samurai-15501600","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}