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
