The Satsuma Rebellion: Illustrated Japanese History

Description: The Satsuma Rebellion by Sean Michael Wilson, Akiko Shimojima An award-winning comic book writer and an acclaimed manga artist team up to tell the riveting story of the uprising of 1887, when the old style samurai were crushed in a bloody conflict with the imperial army that ended samurai power in Japan. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Award-winning comic book writer Sean Michael Wilson and acclaimed manga artist Akiko Shimojima team up to tell the riveting story that changed the face of modern Japan. Depicting thrilling scenes of battles, gunships, castle sieges, and the samurais heroic last stand, this book portrays the bloody uprising of 1877, when Satsuma area rebels, led by the infamous Saigo Takamori, fought enforced modernization by the Meiji Japanese government. Their crushing defeat by the imperial army ended their power once and for all and ushered in an era of modern technology and western military methods. Wilsons thrilling narrative and Shimojimas striking images convey both the drama of these events and the importance of the historical moment. Historically accurate and with an easy-to-read format, The Satsuma Rebellion is Volume 2 in the Illustrated Japanese History series that began with Black Ships.A gripping graphic novel describing the uprising of 1877, when the old style samurai were crushed in a bloody conflict with the imperial army that ended samurai power in JapanAward-winning comic book writer Sean Michael Wilson and acclaimed manga artist Akiko Shimojima team up to tell the riveting story that changed the face of modern Japan. Depicting thrilling scenes of battles, gunships, castle sieges, and the samurais heroic last stand, this book portrays the bloody uprising of 1877, when Satsuma rebels, led by the infamous Saigo Takamori, fought enforced modernization by the Meiji Japanese government. Their crushing defeat by the imperial army ended their power once and for all and ushered in an era of modern technology and western military methods. Wilsons thrilling narrative and Shimojimas striking images convey both the drama of these events and the importance of the historical moment. Historically accurate and with an easy-to-read format, The Satsuma Rebellion is Volume 2 in the Illustrated Japanese History series that began with Black Ships. Author Biography SEAN MICHAEL WILSON is a Harvey- and Eisner-award-nominated comic book writer who has authored more than a dozen graphic novels and manga comics, including Black Ships, Secrets of the Ninja (Bronze award winner, 10th Annual Japan International Manga Awards), and adaptations of The Book of Five Rings and The 47 Ronin. He is also the editor of the critically acclaimed anthology AX- A Collection of Alternative Manga (one of Publishers Weeklys "Best Ten Books of 2010"). Originally from Scotland, he now lives in Japan.AKIKO SHIMOJIMA is a comic and manga artist from Tokyo, Japan. A teacher of digital comics art at a school in Tokyo, she is the illustrator of The 47 Ronin and Black Ships and has contributed work to many other publications. Review "Sean Michael Wilson has authored a unique line of manga-style books on Japanese themes. This latest edition, The Satsuma Rebellion, with artist Akiko Shimojima, portrays the real last stand of the samurai and the central figure—Saigo Takamori, the subject of NHK televisions year-long historical drama in 2018—with style and accuracy." —Davide Calzetti, Japanese historical researcher Promotional A gripping graphic novel describing the uprising of 1887, when the old style samurai were crushed in a bloody conflict with the imperial army that ended samurai power in Japan. Review Quote "Sean Michael Wilson has authored a unique line of manga-style books on Japanese themes. This latest edition, The Satsuma Rebellion, with artist Akiko Shimojima, portrays the real last stand of the samurai and the central figure--Saigo Takamori, the subject of NHK televisions year-long historical drama in 2018--with style and accuracy." --Davide Calzetti, Japanese historical researcher Promotional "Headline" A gripping graphic novel describing the uprising of 1887, when the old style samurai were crushed in a bloody conflict with the imperial army that ended samurai power in Japan. Details ISBN1623171679 Author Akiko Shimojima Pages 112 Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S. Year 2018 ISBN-10 1623171679 ISBN-13 9781623171674 Format Paperback Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S. Subtitle Illustrated Japanese History - The Last Stand of the Samurai Place of Publication Berkeley, CA Country of Publication United States Media Book DEWEY 952.031 Language English UK Release Date 2018-04-03 Publication Date 2018-04-03 AU Release Date 2018-04-03 NZ Release Date 2018-04-03 US Release Date 2018-04-03 Illustrations Black and white illustrations throughout Narrator Sarah Ridgeway Birth 1927 Affiliation Lecturer, University of Fort Hare Position Professor Qualifications J.D. Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141754803;

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