Toyotomi Hideyoshi

Informationen zum Autor Stephen Turnbull took his first degree at Cambridge University, and has two MAs (in Theology and Military History) from Leeds University. In 1996 he received a PhD from Leeds for his work on Japanese religious history. He travels extensively in Europe and the Far East and also runs a well-used picture library. His work has been recognized by the awarding of the Canon Prize of the British Association for Japanese Studies and a Japan Festival Literary Award. In 2008 he was appointed Visiting Professor of Japanese Studies at Akita International University in Japan. Stephen Turnbull currently divides his time between lecturing in Japanese Religion and History at Leeds University and freelance writing. The author lives in Leeds, UK. Klappentext Arguably the greatest military commander in the history of the samurai, Toyotomi Hideyoshi rose from the ranks of the peasantry to rule over all Japan. A student of the great unifier Oda Nobunaga, Hideyoshi would later avenge the murder of his master at the battle of Yamazaki. After consolidating his position, Hideyoshi went on the offensive, conquering the southern island of Kyushu in 1587 and defeating the Hojo in 1590. By 1591, he had accomplished the reunification of Japan. This book looks at the complete story of Hideyoshi's military accomplishments, from his days as a tactical leader to his domination of the Japanese nation. A detailed study of the military exploits of Toytomi Hideyoshi. Zusammenfassung Arguably the greatest military commander in the history of the samurai, Toyotomi Hideyoshi rose from the ranks of the peasantry to rule over all Japan. This book looks at the story of Hideyoshi's military accomplishments, from his days as a tactical leader to his domination of the Japanese nation. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Early years Military life Hour of destiny Opposing commanders Inside the mind When war is done A life in words Further reading Index ...

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Stephen Turnbull, Stephen (Author) Turnbull, Turnbull Stephen
• Con la collaborazione di: Giuseppe Rava (Illustrazione), Giuseppe (Illustrator) Rava (Illustrazione), Rava Giuseppe (Illustrazione)
• Editore: Osprey Publishers
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 10.07.2010
• EAN: 9781846039607
• ISBN: 978-1-84603-960-7
• Pagine: 64
• Dimensioni: 182 mm x 246 mm x 6 mm
• Serie: Command; Command
• Categorie: Saggistica > Politica, società, economia > Politica; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Scienze politiche > Politica e sua amministrazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Storia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; HISTORY / Military / General, HISTORY / Asia / Japan, HISTORY / Military / Medieval, Warfare & defence, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Warfare and defence, 16th century, c 1500 to c 1599, c 1500 to c 1600, Early modern warfare (including gunpowder warfare), HISTORY / Military / Early Modern Warfare (1500-1800)