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Da: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.Grand Eagle Retail
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Few subjects in world history generate more fascination than the samurai.For centuries, these warriors defined Japan's political and cultural landscape. Yet their story is far more complex than the sword-wielding figures of popular imagination.This guide traces the samurai from their earlie…st origins in the late Heian period, when powerful regional clans first turned to skilled warriors to protect their land and assert authority. It follows their rise through the Genpei War of 1185, the establishment of Japan's first shogunate under Minamoto no Yoritomo, and the complex feudal order that placed samurai at the center of both military and administrative life for centuries.Each chapter introduces a new dimension of samurai civilization. Readers discover how the strict hierarchy of lord and retainer operated in practice, how samurai educated their children in literature and calligraphy alongside martial skills, and how the social world of the warrior class differed dramatically between urban and rural settings.The guide examines the weapons and armor that defined samurai warfare, from the evolution of the katana to the significance of the yumi bow and the cultural symbolism embedded in armor design. It explains Bushido, the samurai's ethical code, and traces how its values of loyalty, honor, and courage drew from Zen Buddhism, Shinto, and Confucianism to produce a philosophy that influenced Japanese life long after the samurai class ceased to exist.The stories of famous samurai bring the history to life. Miyamoto Musashi's undefeated dueling record and philosophical writings, Oda Nobunaga's ruthless campaign to unify a fractured Japan, Tokugawa Ieyasu's founding of the dynasty that produced two and a half centuries of peace, and the celebrated women who defied expectations of their era all receive dedicated coverage.The final chapters explain how the long Edo peace transformed samurai from warriors into bureaucrats, and how the Meiji Restoration formally abolished the class while preserving its cultural legacy. Japan's castles, martial arts traditions, and aesthetic values all trace directly to samurai civilization.This guide is designed for readers new to Japanese history. No prior knowledge is required. Unsheathe the true story of Japan's legendary warriors. Beyond the sword lies a complex world of politics, philosophy, and art that shaped a nation. Discover the real samurai. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Cleopatra VII is one of the most famous figures in history, and one of the least understood.Roman writers cast her as a temptress who ruled through seduction. Later retellings repeated the story until it hardened into fact. This guide goes back to the evidence and finds someone far more for…midable: a working monarch who governed a multiethnic kingdom, commanded fleets and treasuries, and faced down the most aggressive empire of her age.The real Cleopatra spoke as many as nine languages, including Egyptian, Greek, Aramaic, Hebrew, Arabic, Parthian, and Median. While her Ptolemaic predecessors relied on interpreters, she negotiated directly with foreign rulers and addressed her subjects in their own tongues. That skill was not a party trick. It was an instrument of power, and she used it to hold Egypt together while Rome swallowed every neighboring kingdom.This guide follows her story from her birth in Alexandria through her contested rise to the throne, her partnerships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony, the defense of Egypt against Octavian, and her death. It then traces how Roman propaganda rewrote her into a cautionary tale, and how modern scholarship has begun to recover the ruler behind the myth.Inside, readers will find a clear account of her diplomatic playbook against Rome, her use of ritual and public image to secure legitimacy, the truth behind her legendary alliances, and the reasons her reputation was distorted for two thousand years.It is written for readers of ancient history and biography, students, and anyone curious about how power actually worked in the ancient Mediterranean. No prior knowledge of classical history is needed. Each chapter builds from well-documented sources and distinguishes clearly between legend and evidence.Cleopatra did not survive twenty years on a contested throne by accident. Open this guide and meet the strategist Rome feared. Strip away the ancient propaganda to reveal a brilliant strategist who wielded intellect and diplomacy as weapons to defend her realm against an unstoppable empire. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. The True Story of Japan's Most Legendary Warriors - From Their Rise to Their Enduring LegacyFew figures in world history inspire as much fascination as the samurai. For centuries, these warriors shaped the course of Japanese civilization, blending martial mastery with a deep commitment to h…onor, culture, and purpose. Yet for most readers outside Japan, their story remains filtered through myth, film, and popular legend rather than actual history.The Samurai History for Beginners guide cuts through the romanticized versions to deliver a clear, well-organized account of who the samurai actually were. It traces their origins from the late Heian period, when powerful regional clans first hired skilled warriors to protect their land, through the founding of Japan's first shogunate, the tumultuous Sengoku era of warring states, the long peace of Edo Japan, and finally the Meiji Restoration that formally abolished the samurai class in the late nineteenth century. Throughout, the guide shows how samurai were never just fighters. They were administrators, scholars, poets, and cultural patrons whose influence shaped Japan's national identity for generations.This guide is organized for readers who are new to Japanese history. Each chapter builds on the last, introducing historical periods and key concepts without assuming prior knowledge. Real figures and events anchor every section, making the history tangible and memorable.What You Will LearnThe origins of the warrior class, from regional defenders in the Heian period to the dominant force in Japanese society following the Genpei War of 1185.How the shogunate system worked, including the structure of feudal authority, the role of the daimyo, and the complex web of loyalty and obligation that defined samurai relationships.Daily life and social structure, from class hierarchy and family practices to education in literature, calligraphy, and martial skills.The weapons and armor that defined samurai combat, including the evolution of the katana, the significance of the yumi bow, and the symbolic meaning embedded in every piece of equipment.Bushido, the Way of the Warrior, including its philosophical roots in Zen Buddhism, Shinto, and Confucianism, and how its values of loyalty and honor shaped behavior both on and off the battlefield.Famous samurai and powerful clans, from Miyamoto Musashi's legendary swordsmanship to Oda Nobunaga's role in ending centuries of conflict and Tokugawa Ieyasu's unification of Japan.Castle architecture and domain administration, showing how physical fortifications and political organization worked together across feudal Japan.The transition from warriors to bureaucrats during the Edo period, and the dramatic impact of the Meiji Restoration on the samurai class and Japanese society.A Story That Still Shapes the World TodayThe worldwide fascination with samurai culture is visible in martial arts, film, tourism, fashion, and Japan's preserved castles and historical sites. Their legacy is not simply nostalgia. The values of discipline, purpose, and commitment to craft that defined the samurai continue to resonate deeply, both within Japan and far beyond its borders.This guide is for anyone curious about Japanese history, interested in warrior cultures, or simply looking for an honest, engaging introduction to one of history's most compelling civilizations. No prior knowledge of Japanese history or culture is required. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Separating Historical Fact from American Founding LegendEvery year, stirring quotes attributed to Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin circulate across social media, fill political speeches, and appear in school textbooks. These statements often sound authoritative. Few people stop to ask wh…ether the Founders actually said them.The answer, more often than most people expect, is no. Many of the most repeated quotes and dramatic stories from America's founding were invented, distorted, or misattributed, sometimes decades or centuries after the events they claim to describe. What the Founders Never Said is a practical, evidence-based guide to telling the difference. It covers the crucial decades from 1760 to 1800, when the nation was born, and the myths that have grown up around that period ever since.The confusion over America's origins is not accidental. It is the product of generations of storytelling, nation-building, and political agenda-setting. As false or distorted tales circulate widely, they shape public understanding of our institutions in ways the original Founders never intended. This guide gives you concrete, practical tools to cut through that confusion.What You Will Find InsideStep-by-step frameworks for investigating whether a supposed Founders' quote or story is authentic, including how to trace its earliest documented source and what to do when the paper trail goes cold.Identification checklists for spotting fabricated and misattributed quotes, including anachronistic language, missing citations, and other warning signs that separate a legend from a documented fact.Timelines showing when famous but false stories first appeared in print and how they evolved, changed, and hardened into accepted myth over time.Fact-versus-fiction tables comparing what the Founders actually wrote in letters, speeches, and official documents to the most widely shared fake or altered statements.Chapter-by-chapter analysis of the most persistent problem areas: misattributed quotes, fabricated origin stories like the cherry tree tale, distortions of the Declaration and Constitution, myths about Founders' religious views, the historical record on slavery, and more.Tools for navigating historical uncertainty, including what scholars genuinely do not know and why those honest gaps matter as much as settled facts.Built for Curious, Critical ThinkersThis guide is for students, teachers, and lifelong learners who want to engage with American history on honest terms. It does not require any prior expertise in history or research methods. Each framework, checklist, and table is built for clarity and immediate practical use.The aim is not to diminish patriotic feeling. Understanding what the Founders never said is as important as knowing what they did. Accurate history is more interesting than legend, and it produces citizens better equipped to evaluate the claims made in their name.If you have ever shared a founding-era quote and wondered afterward whether it was real, or watched a political argument built on questionable historical citations, this guide was written for you. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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