Pirate of the Far East: 811-1639 (Paperback)

by Stephen Turnbull (Author), Richard Hook (Illustrator) "Over a period of ten centuries the coastal areas of China, Korea and japan were ravaged by bands of fierce pirates ..." (more)

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Paperback: 64 pages
Publisher: Osprey Publishing (Nov 20 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1846031745
ISBN-13: 978-1846031748
Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 17.8 x 0.6 cm
Shipping Weight: 200 g
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Amazon.ca Sales Rank: #292,599 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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"Turnbull takes readers on a journey through the centuries of the Asian pirate. Using a variety of photographs, maps and color plats illustrated by Richard Hook, readers are immersed into the exciting, yet dangerous life of the pirate. Weapons, armor and tactics are described in great detail, yet remain easy to read." -Timothy Baghurst (April 2008)

"Author Stephen Turnbaull takes a look at the start of piracy in the area and concentrates on some of the more successful raids and pirate leaders... All of this is enhanced by period accounts and artwork... This book combines two favorite subjects - piracy and medieval Japan - into one superb volume that you won't want to miss." -Scott Van Aken, modelingmadness.com (December 2007)

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For many centuries, international relations between Medieval Japan, Korea and China were carried out by means of the 'inseparable trinity' of war, trade and piracy. Much has been written about the first two means of interaction. The third element, which combined the other two in a violent blend of free enterprise, is the subject of this original and exciting book. It is written by Stephen Turnbull, who has visited all three countries in search of the elusive pirates of the Far East.

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