THE SHOGUN'S SOLDIERS, VOLUME 1: The Daily Life of Samurai and Soldiers in Edo Period Japan, 1603-1721

A military and social history of how the formerly powerful Tokugawa clan army rapidly lost its combat preparedness, and how this persuaded the Tokugawa shogunate to initiate a policy of enforced seclusion. Describes the organization, arms, armor, dress and daily life of samurai, soldiers and commoners in Edo-period Japan. Well illustrated, some in color.