{"title":"Dr Stephen Turnbull","description":"\u003cp\u003eDr Stephen Turnbull is a distinguished historian specialising in East Asian military history, with a notable focus on the Samurai era. His expertise delves into the intricate world of ancient Japan, bringing to life the battles, strategies, and cultural nuances of this fascinating period. With an extensive portfolio of works, Dr Turnbull offers readers an insightful exploration into historical conflicts and the warriors who defined them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHis book, \u003cem\u003eSamurai vs Ashigaru\u003c\/em\u003e, is part of a captivating collection that examines the dynamic clashes between elite warriors and their formidable foes. Dr Turnbull's books are meticulously researched, offering rich detail and vibrant narratives that make history engaging and accessible to both enthusiasts and newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for those with a keen interest in \u003cstrong\u003eHistory\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMilitary\u003c\/strong\u003e studies, Dr Stephen Turnbull's works are a valuable addition to any collection, providing a deep understanding of the martial traditions and historical events that shaped the Far East.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"samurai-vs-ashigaru-by-dr-stephen-turnbull-9781472832436","title":"Samurai vs Ashigaru","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 16th century, Japan underwent a military revolution, characterised by the deployment of large armies, the introduction of firearms, and an eventual shift towards fighting on foot. This study encapsulates these great changes through an exploration of the experience on the ground at three key battles: Uedahara (1548), Mikata ga Hara (1573), and Nagashino (1575), in which two very different types of warrior were pitted against each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn one side were samurai, the elite aristocratic knights whose status was proclaimed by the possession and use of a horse. On the other side were the foot soldiers known as ashigaru, lower-class warriors who were initially attendants to the samurai but who joined the armies in increasing numbers, attracted by loot and glory. These two types of warrior battled for dominance across the period, changing and adapting their tactics as time went on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eSamurai vs Ashigaru\u003c\/em\u003e, the development of the conflicts between samurai and ashigaru is explored across three key battles, where highly trained elite mounted samurai of the Takeda clan faced ashigaru at very different stages in their development. The profound and irreversible changes that took place as the conflicts progressed are analysed in detail, culminating in the eventual incorporation of the ashigaru as the lowest ranks of the samurai class within the standing army of Tokugawa Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849949729004,"sku":"9781472832436","price":34.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10461883482712.jpg?v=1759065602"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/dr-stephen-turnbull.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}