Samurai Castles: History / Architecture / Visitors' Guides, Hardcover

de: Jennifer Mitchelhill

 

Publicat de: Tuttle Publishing

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Samurai Castles features hundreds of stunning color photographs and little-known details about the most important and well-preserved Samurai castles in Japan, including their history, design and military features.

Japan's ancient castles provide profound 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 merely 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 famous 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 building conveys a greater understanding of how and why they were built, and identifies their unique features for historians, architecture aficionados, world travelers, and Japanophiles alike.

With over two hundred color images, numerous diagrams, maps, and detailed descriptions, Samurai Castles is the most comprehensive Japanese history book on this intriguing topic.
General
Anul 2018
Autor Jennifer Mitchelhill
Categoria Japan
Cod de bare 9784805313879
Dimensiuni H: 25.4cm | l: 19.7cm, 257 x 201 x 20
Editie Hardcover
Editura Tuttle Publishing
ISBN 9784805313879, 4805313870
Limba Engleza
Pagini 128
Format Hardcover, Cartonata

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