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Bezig met laden... Samurai Invasion: Japan's Korean War 1592 -1598door Stephen Turnbull
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It's an extraordinary tale, largely untold--until now. Researched in both Japanese and Korean archives, and authored by the world's most acclaimed historian of the Samurai period, here is the most complete account yet written of Japan's two invasions of Korea. It includes, among other treasures, never-before seen Japanese illustrations and battle reports. By the end of the 16th century, the Samurai had taken total control of their own domestic territory and looked abroad for new lands to conquer. The ultimate target was China, but Korea was to provide the jumping-off point to that victory. The incursion marked the first time the Samurai had attacked another country, and at first the Koreans drove them away. Retribution was inevitable, and the Japanese returned in 1597 to wreak havoc in a war of unbelievable savagery. With extracts from contemporary Japanese field diaries not seen for over 400 years, this is a volume no follower of Samurai lore can resist. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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The supreme Japanese warlord, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, having vanquished all rivals in the Japanese islands, set out to conquer the China of the Ming dynasty. As a first step he invaded Korea. Hideyoshi's ambition to conquer China may have resulted from ignorance of the true size of the Chinese Empire, or he may have simply been reducing the number of unemployed Samurai loose in Japan.
At this time Korea had enjoyed a general peace for two centuries, and was a far-flung tributary vassal of the Chinese. Nevertheless, the Korean people rallied to wear down the Japanese invasion through guerilla tactics, the support of the Chinese, and a naval campaign led by innovative and brilliant admirals.
Western students of the military arts will particularly profit from learning about the history of this conflict in north Asia. This story will also help westerners to understand the deep enmity that the Koreans feel toward the Japanese. ( )