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Monday, November 19, 2007 - 01:11 AM UTC
Osprey Publishing sends us news of their latest nautical book release, Pirates of the Far East. The latest in their Warrior Series, Pirates of the Far East gives an in depth look at the feared Japanese pirates that raided Korean and Chinese shipping. Written by Stephen Turnbull and illustrated by Richard Hook, this book will retail for $17.95 USD.
About this book
Feared throughout the Far East, Japanese pirates were likened to “black demons” and “flood dragons”. For centuries relations between Japan, Korea and China were carried out through a trinity of war, trade and piracy. The piracy, which combined the other elements in a violent blend of free enterprise, is the subject of this Warrior Series book. Stephen Turnbull recreates the pirates' daily lives, from legitimate whaling and fishing trips to violent raids. He explores the bases and castles used by the pirates and uses eyewitness accounts and original artwork to give a description of this vicious and brutal life.
Contents
Feared throughout the Far East, Japanese pirates were likened to “black demons” and “flood dragons”. For centuries relations between Japan, Korea and China were carried out through a trinity of war, trade and piracy. The piracy, which combined the other elements in a violent blend of free enterprise, is the subject of this Warrior Series book. Stephen Turnbull recreates the pirates' daily lives, from legitimate whaling and fishing trips to violent raids. He explores the bases and castles used by the pirates and uses eyewitness accounts and original artwork to give a description of this vicious and brutal life.
Contents
- Introduction: the World of the Pirate
- Chronology
- Portrait of a Pirate
- The Daily Life of the Pirates
- Campaign Life (1): the Mechanics of a Pirate Raid
- Campaign Life (2): Defensive Measures Against Pirate Raids
- The Wako’s Experience of Battle
- Museums and Collections
- Further Reading
- Index
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