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Samurai Castles

- History / Architecture / Visitors' Guides
Af: Jennifer Mitchelhill, David Green Engelsk Hardback

Samurai Castles

- History / Architecture / Visitors' Guides
Af: Jennifer Mitchelhill, David Green Engelsk Hardback
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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.
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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.
Produktdetaljer
Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 128
ISBN-13: 9784805313879
Indbinding: Hardback
Udgave:
ISBN-10: 4805313870
Udg. Dato: 10 apr 2018
Længde: 21mm
Bredde: 260mm
Højde: 202mm
Forlag: Tuttle Publishing
Oplagsdato: 10 apr 2018
Forfatter(e) Jennifer Mitchelhill, David Green


Kategori Arkitektur: borge, slotte og fæstninger


ISBN-13 9784805313879


Sprog Engelsk


Indbinding Hardback


Sider 128


Udgave


Længde 21mm


Bredde 260mm


Højde 202mm


Udg. Dato 10 apr 2018


Oplagsdato 10 apr 2018


Forlag Tuttle Publishing

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