Genkō Kassenki: Battle Record of the Mongol Invasions (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781708830762)

The epic tale of how the samurai warriors of Japan fended off the Mongol armada in 1274 and again in 1281 has all the ingredients of a compelling thriller: political intrigue, shifting alliances, espionage, damsels in distress, heroic warriors, courageous leaders, and even divine intervention. Fans of the anime series Angolmois: Record of Mongol Invasion, as well as the video game Ghost of Tsushima, will be particularly interested in the real adventure behind them presented here. This is a completely revised version of Nakaba Yamada's 1916 Ghenko: The Mongol Invasion of Japan edited for easy reading among modern audiences, featuring updated maps and graphics. It is a must for Japanophiles, samurai enthusiasts, martial artists, military historians, and history buffs alike.

Author: Ken Yamarashi, Nakaba Yamada
ISBN-10: 1708830766
ISBN-13: 9781708830762
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 11/16/2019
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.99h x 5.00w x 0.57d