A Samurai Castle (Inside Story) - Hardcover

Fiona Macdonald

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0872263819 ISBN 13: 9780872263819

Publisher: Brighter Child, 2001

Synopsis

Who were the Samurais and what was life like in their castles? Inside Story: Samurai Castle answers these questions and more through beautiful illustrations and thoroughly researched information. This book will take you inside a Samurai castle to learn about the Samurai way of life, the different kinds of people who lived and worked in Samurai castles, how these castles were built, how they were defended, and more.

About this title

About the Author:

Fiona MacDonald studied history at Cambridge University and at the University of East Anglia. She has taught in schools and colleges and has written numerous books for children and adults.

David Antram was born in Brighton, England. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and then worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time artist.
 
John James was born in London and studied at the Eastbourne College of Art. He has specialized in illustrating historical subjects since leaving art school in 1982.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 5-8--This book on samurai castles of the 16th and 17th centuries covers details of their construction, history, and the life and times of their inhabitants. Each double-page spread provides a paragraph or two on a particular aspect of the era (e.g., elegant interiors, castles and towns, entertaining visitors, women's lives, arms and armor) and detailed, informative full-color illustrations. Brief descriptions of some famous samurai are included. There is far more information on the topic here than in other books for this age group, including encyclopedias. The book's format will appeal to a younger age than its content. The limited scope makes it an appropriate purchase only where it fills a curricular need. Pamela Odijk's The Ancient World: The Japanese (Silver Burdett, 1991) provides broader coverage of Japanese history. Peg Glisson, Dewitt Road School, Webster, NY

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About this edition

• Publisher: Brighter Child
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0872263819
• ISBN 13: 9780872263819
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 48
• Illustrator: David Antram, John James