THE SAMURAI CAPTURE A KING Okinawa 1609 Osprey /Raid No. 6

Description: The raid by samurai of the Shimazu clan of Satsuma on the independent kingdom of Ryukyu (Okinawa) in 1609 is one of the most extraordinary episodes in samurai history, and the culmination of centuries of rivalry between the two powers. Needing to carry favor following their defeat at Sekigahara in 1600, the Shimazu planned an audacious operation intended to capture the islands and the king of Ryukyu on behalf of the new Shogun. Assembling a large and modern army, the Shimazu daimyo began by seizing the islands that lay between Satsuma and Okinawa, then launched an amphibious landing to secure a beachhead. A rapid advance overland, disguised by a feint against the harbor of Naha, led to a complete victory that saw the king of Ryukyu taken hostage and the Shimazu clan's aims achieved. This is a fascinating, yet little-known raid that brought independent Ryukyu under the domination of Japan and solidified the Shimazu clan's status in the region. Illustrated with black & white photos and color plates. Brand new unused condition.

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Book Title: The Samurai Capture a King, Okinawa 1609

Book Series: Osprey/Raid

Narrative Type: Nonfiction

Publisher: Osprey

Age Level: Adults

Intended Audience: Adults

Modified Item: No

Subject: Military & War

Publication Year: 2009

Series: Raid

Type: Illustrated Book

Format: Trade Paperback

Language: English

Illustrator: Donato Spedaliere, Richard Hook & Mariusz Kozik

Special Attributes: Illustrated

Item Height: 9.75

Author: Stephen Turnbull

Features: Illustrated

Genre: War & Combat

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Topic: War

Subjects: History & Military

Item Width: 7.25

Number of Pages: 64