Osaka 1615
Download or Read eBook Osaka 1615 PDF written by Stephen Turnbull and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-20 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Stephen Turnbull |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 96 |
Release | : 2012-06-20 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781846037993 |
ISBN-13 | : 1846037999 |
Rating | : 4/5 (93 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Osaka 1615 by : Stephen Turnbull
Book excerpt: In 1614-15 Osaka Castle was Japan's greatest fortification, measuring approximately 2 miles in length with walls 100 feet high. It was guarded by 100,000 samurai, determined to defend the last of the once-powerful Toyotomi clan. The castle was seemingly impenetrable; however, Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the ruling dynasty, was determined to destroy this remaining threat to the Tokuwaga ruling dynasty. This book explores the bitter struggle of the Summer and Winter campaigns, which eventually saw the last great clash of the samurai and defined the balance of power in Japan for years to come.