Japanese Castles AD 250-1540 (Fortress)

Japanese Castles AD 250-1540 (Fortress)
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- Osprey Fortress #74 Japanese Castles AD 250-1540 by Stephen Turnbull & Peter Dennis
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Renowned expert Stephen Turnbull examines the castles built in Japan, from the first primitive fortifications in the Yayoi Period (300 BC-AD 250) through to the first proper castles which began to be developed with the rise to power of the Yamato Court, the first emperors of Japan in around AD 250. Examining the close ties that early Japanese dynasties had to both China and Korea, Turnbull assesses how Japanese defensive architecture betrays these influences.

Also examined is the effect that the terrain in Japan had on fortifications - from the early reliance on earthworks and palisades and the development of wooden and earth castles, often sited on the top of the mountains, into more elaborate stone constructions in the 15th century. Finally, the emergence of the stone towers that are so characteristic of samurai is investigated, as is the gradual adaptation of Japanese castles to accommodate the introduction of firearms. With previously unpublished photographs from the author's private collection and full-color artwork, including detailed cutaways, this is an essential guide to the fascinating development of Japanese castles.
Country USA
Brand Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer Osprey Publishing
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber OSPFOR074
ReleaseDate 2008-04-22
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781846032530

Country	USA
Brand	Osprey Publishing
Manufacturer	Osprey Publishing
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	OSPFOR074
ReleaseDate	2008-04-22
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781846032530

Japanese Castles AD 250-1540 (Fortress)

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