Samurai Castles: History / Architecture / Visitors' Guides

• 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

Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Published: 05/29/2018
ISBN: 9784805313879
Pages: 128
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 10.10h x 7.90w x 0.80d