Format:
XIV, 236 S
,
Ill., graph. Darst
,
24 cm
Edition:
1. publ.
ISBN:
0415329620
,
0415329639
Series Statement:
Warfare and history
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (S. 199 - 229) and index
,
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
Language:
English
Keywords:
Japan
;
Krieg
;
Kriegführung
;
Kriegswaffe
;
Samurai
;
Heian-Zeit
;
Kamakura-Zeit
;
Geschichte 930-1400
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0651/2003011681-d.html
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip044/2003011681.html
URL:
http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy0664/2003011681-d.html
