A comprehensive guide to Japan\'s most important and best-preserved castles Hundreds of color photographs with a detailed description and diagram of each castle A visit to a Samurai castle is on the must-see bucket list of every visitor to Japan From an author & photographer team who are passionate about researching the History and Architecture of Japanese castles Ideal for military historians, Architecture aficionados, foreign visitors, and Japanophiles Let the History of Japan and what transpired in these fortresses unfold, with photos, maps & diagrams as visual aids Color photos of the interiors and key features make readers feel that they are really experiencing key historical events Castles not only provided life-or-death protection but tremendous aesthetic value Understand the Japan of today by placing Samurai castles in their rich historical context 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.
Samurai Castles features hundreds of stunning color photographs and little-known details about the most important and well-preserved Samurai castle.
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.
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.
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.
Understanding the cultural contexts of these Samurai castles helps create a better understanding of Japanese culture today.
These monumental structures fulfilled a need for protection without sacrificing aesthetic values.
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.
Discover the secrets of Japan\'s feudal past by exploring the most famous castles of the Samurai era.
Japan\'s ancient castles provide profound insights into the country\'s compelling military history.
A comprehensive guide to Japan\'s most important and best-preserved castles Hundreds of color photographs with a detailed description and diagram of each castle A visit to a Samurai castle is on the must-see bucket list of every visitor to Japan From an author & photographer team who are passionate about researching the History and Architecture of Japanese castles Ideal for military historians, Architecture aficionados, foreign visitors, and Japanophiles Let the History of Japan and what transpired in these fortresses unfold, with photos, maps & diagrams as visual aids Color photos of the interiors and key features make readers feel that they are really experiencing key historical events Castles not only provided life-or-death protection but tremendous aesthetic value Understand the Japan of today by placing Samurai castles in their rich historical context 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
