The Most Daring Raid of the Samurai
The Most Daring Raids in History
In 1609, the Samurai from the Shimazu clan of Satsuma took control of the independent kingdom of Ryukyu. This audacious military campaign brought an end to centuries of warfare between the Shimazu clan and the king of Ryukyu. Every aspect of this dramatic raid is laid out in accessible language. Modern and historical illustrations transport the reader back to feudal Japan, and a helpful running timeline ensures that readers will remain firmly anchored in the narrative. Extensive back matter provides readers with resources to pursue their interest in this period in Japan's history.
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Series Review: The Most Daring Raids in History"Diagrams, photos (where available), and maps make the action easy to follow and provide visual context for the raids...this series is sure to find a large readership due to its wide historical range and descriptions of action-packed exploits."
--School Library Journal
Series Review: The Most Daring Raids in History
"The series recounts these events in concise format, sometimes hour-by-hour and day-by-day. A timeline runs intermittently throughout as a sidebar. ... Primary source material adds depth and engages the reader."
--Library Media Connection
