Turnbull, Stephen R

Examines the development of the costume and equipment of the Japanese samurai as it relates to changes in military history.

Describes the life of the Daimyo, a military elite group of the Samurai.

Draws from historical events to tell the story of the military development of the knights of western Europe during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, discussing how they had to change in order to adapt to new technology on the battlefield and examining their code of chivalry.

Examines the development of the costume and equipment of the Japanese samurai as it relates to changes in military history.

Contains over twenty true stories about samurai warriors of old Japan, and includes background information on the samurai lifestyle, their training, and armor.

A collection of twenty true stories of the ninjas of Japan, with full-color illustrations of battles and samurai warriors.