War played a central part in the history of Japan. Warring clans controlled much of the country. The wars were usually about land, the struggle for control of which eventually gave rise to perhaps the most formidable warriors of all time: the Samurai. Ancient Yayoi warriors developed weapons, armour and a code during the ensuing centuries that became the centrepiece for the Japanese Samurai. Anthony Bryant chronicles the history, arms and armour of these truly élite warriors, from the rise of the Yayoi through the Genpei War (1180–1185) between the Minamoto and Taira clans, to the Mongol invasions of the 13th century.

Early Samurai AD 200–1500 (Elite)

History

Bryant, Anthony J.

Asia

Osprey_Publishing

This title details the culture, weapons, armour and training of the elite samurai warrior class in the fascinating Age of Battles period (1550-1600). This was a period of vital importance not only because of the political effects of the chaos but also due to the changes in warfare that occurred. In 1542 the Portuguese introduced the matchlock musket into Japanese warfare, and this book traces the effect that this important innovation had on the samurai. Life outside the field of battle is also examined, making this an unmissable book for those interested in this brave warrior caste.

Samurai 1550–1600 (Warrior, 7)

Osprey's Campaign title for Sekigahara (1600), which was the most decisive battle in Japanese history. Fought against the ritualised and colourful backdrop of Samurai life, it was the culmination of a long-standing power struggle between Tokugawa Ieyasu and Hashiba Hideyoshi, two of the most powerful men in Japan. Armies of the two sides met on the plain of Sekigahara on 21 October 1600, in thick fog and deep mud. By the end of the day 40,000 heads had been taken and Ieyasu was master of Japan. Within three years the Emperor would grant him the title he sought – Shogun. This title describes the campaign leading up to this great battle and examines Sekigahara, including the forces and personalities of the two major sides and that of the turncoat Kobayakawa Hideaki.

Sekigahara 1600: The final struggle for power (Campaign, 40)

Sengoku: Chanbara Roleplaying in Feudal Japan is a roleplaying adventure game set in 16th century Japan, the age of civil war. Sengoku is based on Japanese history and myth, and chanbara (Japanese "swordplay" films) and jidai-geki (Japanese period films). 
This critically-acclaimed game continues to thrill gamers, Japanese history buffs and fans of Japanese samurai movies alike! 
Sengoku includes conversion notes for the following game systems: 
Advanced Dungeons &amp; Dragons 2nd Edition* Bushido* Chivalry &amp; Sorcery Light* GURPS* HERO System* Legend of the Five Rings (L5R) RPG* Usagi Yojimbo RPG* Instant Fuzion* 
Advanced Dungeons &amp; Dragons is a registered trademark of Wizards of the Coast; used without permission. Bushido is a trademark of Fantasy Games Unlimited; used without permission. Chivalry &amp; Sorcery Light is a trademark of Brittania Games; used with permission. GURPS is a registered trademark of Steve Jackson Games; used with permission. HERO System is a registered trademark of Hero Games Inc.; used with permission. Legend of the Five Rings is a trademark of Five Rings Publishing; used with permission. Usagi Yojimbo is a trademark of Usagi Studios; used with permission. Fuzion is a trademark of the Fuzion Labs Group; used under license.

Sengoku: Revised Edition (Sengoku Roleplaying)

Arsenault, Mark

Gold Rush Games

The award winning Sengoku RPG is now available in hardcover! A 6x9" hardcover edition with full color printed cover. Contains all of the material from the larger softcover Revised edition. A must have for any serious Sengoku player or chanbara fan!

Sengoku

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Arsenault, Mark T.

Gaming

Gold Rush Entertainment Inc

The award winning Sengoku Roleplaying Game.

Sengoku, Revised Edition

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