
A Brief History of the Samurai
About this book
From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is one of the first full histories of the art and culture of the samurai warrior. The samurai emerged as a warrior caste in medieval Japan and would have a powerful influence on the history and culture of the country for the next 500 years.
Where to buy
No purchase options available at this time.
More by Jonathan Clements

A Brief History of China: Dynasty, Revolution and Transformation: From the Middle Kingdom to the People's Republic
Jonathan Clements
A
A Brief History of Japan: Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun
Jonathan Clements

A Brief History of Khubilai Khan
Jonathan Clements

A Brief History of the Vikings: The Last Pagans or the First Modern Europeans?
Jonathan Clements