Samurai, warfare & the state in early medieval Japan / Karl F. Friday.
| Author/creator | Friday, Karl F. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York, NY : Routledge, 2003. |
| Description | pages cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Samurai, warfare and the state in early medieval Japan |
| Series | Warfare and history Warfare and history. ^A419982 |
| Contents | 1. The meaning of war. The concept of just war. Private war. Feuding & self-help. Ritual war. -- 2. The organization of war. Hired swords & franchise armies. Equilibrium & revolution. The Kamakura vassal corps. Officers & the chain of command -- 2. The organization of war. Hired swords & franchise armies. Equilibrium & revolution. The kamakura vassal corps. Officers & the chain of command. Warriors & warbands -- 3. The tools of war. Manufacture & procurement of weapons. Projectile weapons. Shock weapons. Protective weapons. Horses & tack -- 4. The science of war. The way of the horse & bow. Shaping battle. Ambushes & raids. Fortifications & strongholds. New wine in old bottles -- 5. The culture of war. Reputation, honor & warrior personality. Deception, guile & surprise. Battle cries & self-introduction. Prisoners of war. Head hunting. Non-combatants. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2003011681 |
| ISBN | 0415329620 (hbk) |
| ISBN | 0415329639 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 1857287479 (hbk) |
| ISBN | 1857287487 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | DS838.5 .F756 2003 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |