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Castles of the Samurai: Power and Beauty
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Castles of the Samurai: Power and Beauty Hardcover - 2004

by Jennifer Mitchelhill; David Green (Photographer)


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The Castles of Japan are both technical and aesthetic marvels. They are technical marvels in that they are perfectly suited to their roles of defensive fortresses and administrative centers in time of war. They are aesthetic marvels in that every curve and line reflects an extraordinary sense
of beauty. How these castles came about, how they were built, and what their ultimate fate was, all this is depicted in sensitive prose and eye-opening photography. The book is divided into four parts. The first deals with the question of who built these castles and why, taking a incisive look at Japanese history and the internecine fighting between samurai clans. The second part takes up the castle as a fortress - the importance of its location, its layout,
stone walls and moats, towers, gates, shooting holes, and stone drops. The third part considers the beauty of the castle as a symbol, explaining not only the intricate craftsmanship seen in structural detail but also the aesthetics of the samurai class itself. Whether for people who are interested in castles themselves and wish to compare Japanese castles with others they are familiar with, or for people who would like to know more about this unique example of world architecture, or for those who would like to add to their knowledge of samurai and
Japanese culture, Castles of the Samurai provides a delightful visual treat and absorbing reading experience. The book also contains information for tourists who plan to visit the sites of the surviving castles.

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Japanese castles were constructed by daimyo in the late sixteenth century.

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  • Title Castles of the Samurai: Power and Beauty
  • Author Jennifer Mitchelhill; David Green (Photographer)
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 110
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Kodansha, New York, NY
  • Date January 6, 2004
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9784770029546 / 4770029543
  • Weight 1.36 lbs (0.62 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.7 x 10.3 x 0.6 in (19.56 x 26.16 x 1.52 cm)
  • Dewey Decimal Code 728.810

About the author


David Green is a graduate in applied science with master's degrees in business administration and military history. The author of numerous articles on World War II and a keen photographer, his interest in Japanese castles began while he was teaching at a Japanese senior high school. He is married to
Jennifer Mitchelhill and lives in Melbourne, Australia. Jennifer Mitchelhill is a marketing graduate who started her own business in design before commencing further studies in architectural history. While teaching English at a Japanese senior high school she undertook a research project on the rebuilding of Kanazawa castle. This book grew out of her
research. She lives in Melbourne with her husband, David Green, and their son, Harvey.
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