{"product_id":"samurai-armour-hardcover","title":"Samurai Armour - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartinj Dougherty\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese Samurai were apex warriors, superlative fighters dedicated to their \u003cem\u003edaimyo\u003c\/em\u003e, or lord, and living according to the principles of \u003cem\u003ebushidō\u003c\/em\u003e, an honour code that stressed selfless service, martial excellence, valour in battle and implacable determination. Often fighting on horseback and skilled archers, they developed a style of armour which, although changing over time, suited the dexterous combat techniques developed in Japan in the medieval and early modern eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSamurai Armour\u003c\/em\u003e provides a vivid and informative guide to the many types of armour worn by Japanese warriors from the 10th to the 19th centuries. Learn about the classic \u003cem\u003eo-Yoroi\u003c\/em\u003e ('great armour'), designed for its lightness and flexibility for firing a bow from horseback; understand the development of the \u003cem\u003eharamake\u003c\/em\u003e (\"belly wrap\") armour, worn by the \u003cem\u003eashigaru\u003c\/em\u003e men-at-arms - a new class of foot soldier that emerged during the Warring States period (1467-1615); explore the many types of classic \u003cem\u003eDō-maru\u003c\/em\u003e, a heavy box-like armour constructed from flexible small scales of leather or metal laced into plates with cord; and see the various armoured elements used by samurai, including highly decorative \u003cem\u003ekabutos\u003c\/em\u003e (helmets), \u003cem\u003ehaidate\u003c\/em\u003e (thigh guards) which were tied around the waist, and elaborate ornamental \u003cem\u003emempo\u003c\/em\u003e (face masks) designed to reflect the personality of the wearer and strike fear into his enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 200 photographs and illustrations covering every aspect of Japanese armour, \u003cem\u003eSamurai Armour\u003c\/em\u003e provides a compact, accessible guide to this complex, highly decorative protective clothing that still fascinates modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMartin J. Dougherty is a former defence consultant, he has written numerous books on history and military history, including Vikings: A History of the Norse People, Medieval Warrior, Weapons and Fighting Techniques of the Medieval Warrior 1000-1500AD and books on personal self-defence. He lives in northern England.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 14, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47277567967481,"sku":"9781838866136","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/AwCP_VNmy29781838866136.webp?v=1768998476","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/samurai-armour-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}