Pirate of the Far East, 811-1639
Turnbull, Stephen R.2007
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Detailing Japanese pirate bases and the castles from which they launched their raids, this title presents first-hand accounts describing thrilling raids and ship-to-ship fighting. Osprey's survey of pirates of the Far East, from 811 to 1639. 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.
Main title:
Pirate of the Far East, 811-1639 / Stephen Turnbull ; illustrated by Richard Hook.
Imprint:
Oxford : Osprey, 2007.
Collation:
64 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps, ports. (chiefly col.) ; 25 cm.
Series title:
Warrior ; 125
Notes:
Formerly CIP. UkIncludes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781846031748 (pbk)
Dewey class:
364.164
Language:
English
Subject:
Pirates -- East Asia -- HistoryMilitary art and science -- History -- Medieval, 500-1500SocietySocial services & welfare, criminologyHistoryMaritime historyOrganized crimeEast Asia, Far Eastc 1000 CE to c 150016th century, c 1500 to c 159917th century, c 1600 to c 1699Asian historyNaval forces & warfareMilitary historyJapanJapan -- History -- 1185-1600Korea -- History, Military -- 935-1392China -- History -- 960-1644
BRN:
2255631
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