First published in 1977, The Samurai has long since become a standard work of reference. It continues to be the most authoritative work on samurai life and warfare published outside Japan. Set against the background of Japan's social and political history, the book records the rise and rise of Japan's extraordinary warrior class from earliest times to the culmination of their culture, prowess and skills as manifested in the last great battle they were ever to fight - that of Osaka Castle in 1615.
- ISBN13 9780500771570
- Publish Date 15 April 2013 (first published 11 April 1996)
- Publish Status Transferred
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Format eBook
- Pages 208
- Language English