{"product_id":"samurai-armour","title":"Samurai Armour","description":"\u003cp\u003eJapanese Samurai were apex warriors, superlative fighters dedicated to their \u003cem\u003edaimyo\u003c\/em\u003e, or lord, and living according to the principles of \u003cem\u003ebushido\u003c\/em\u003e, an honour code that stressed selfless service, martial excellence, valor in battle and implacable determination. Often fighting on horseback and skilled archers, they developed a style of armour which, although changing over time, suited the dexterous combat techniques developed in Japan in the medieval and early modern eras. \u003cem\u003eSamurai Armour\u003c\/em\u003e provides a vivid and informative guide to the many types of armour worn by Japanese warriors from the 10th to the 19th centuries. Learn about the classic \u003cem\u003eo-Yoroi\u003c\/em\u003e (‘great armour’), designed for its lightness and flexibility for firing a bow from horseback; understand the development of the \u003cem\u003eharamake\u003c\/em\u003e (“belly wrap”) armour, worn by the \u003cem\u003eashigaru\u003c\/em\u003e men-at-arms – a new class of foot soldier that emerged during the Warring States period (1467–1615); explore the many types of classic \u003cem\u003eDo-maru\u003c\/em\u003e, a heavy box-like armour constructed from flexible small scales of leather or metal laced into plates with cord; and see the various armoured elements used by samurai, including highly decorative \u003cem\u003ekabutos\u003c\/em\u003e (helmets), \u003cem\u003ehaidate\u003c\/em\u003e (thigh guards) which were tied around the waist, and elaborate ornamental \u003cem\u003emempo\u003c\/em\u003e (face masks) designed to reflect the personality of the wearer and strike fear into his enemies. With 180 photographs and illustrations covering every aspect of Japanese armour, \u003cem\u003eSamurai Armour\u003c\/em\u003e provides a compact, accessible guide to this complex, highly decorative protective clothing that still fascinates modern readers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eExpert text provides a detailed history of samurai armour and its development\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes 160 superb illustrations and photographs\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccessibly presented for the newcomers to the topic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57396006420862,"sku":"NW9781838866136","price":21.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781838866136.jpg?v=1778620492","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/samurai-armour","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}