From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is one of the first full histories of the art and culture of the samurai warrior. The samurai emerged as a warrior caste in medieval Japan and would have a powerful influence on the history and culture of the country for the next 500 years.

Author Biography

Jonathan Clements is a leading historian of Japan and China. He is the author of "Beijing: The Biography of a City" and "A Brief History of the Vikings," as well as the highly acclaimed "Schoolgirl Milky Crisis: Adventures in the Anime and Manga Trade." He lives in Finland and Tokyo.