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The first clash between the two cultures came swiftly. During the Boshin War of 1868-69, a French military adviser, Jules Brunet, changed sides to join the insurgents. They won several engagements before the final crushing of the rebel Ezo Republic. After this point, the Imperial Army continued to modernize along French lines, and social changes began to impoverish Samurai noblemen, who lost their social and political role and their associated privileges.
During 1876, the powerful Satsuma Domain, around Kagoshima in south-west Kyushu, became a focus for discontent. Its leader Saigo Takamori effectively ignored the central government, and in January 1877, increasing unrest broke out into open rebellion. The Imperial forces were now much stronger, and the Navy could land troops and bombard Kagoshima. The bitter Satsuma siege and attempted capture of Kumamoto Castle finally failed in April, and the Samurai made a last stand at Shiroyama on 24 September, choosing to go down fighting. This marked the final defeat and displacement of the Samurai class.
This fully illustrated title explores the fall of the Samurai in detail, examining the arms, tactics, key figures of both sides, and charting the increasing Westernization of the Imperial forces.
The first clash between the two cultures came swiftly. During the Boshin War of 1868-69, a French military adviser, Jules Brunet, changed sides to join the insurgents. They won several engagements before the final crushing of the rebel Ezo Republic. After this point, the Imperial Army continued to modernize along French lines, and social changes began to impoverish Samurai noblemen, who lost their social and political role and their associated privileges.
During 1876, the powerful Satsuma Domain, around Kagoshima in south-west Kyushu, became a focus for discontent. Its leader Saigo Takamori effectively ignored the central government, and in January 1877, increasing unrest broke out into open rebellion. The Imperial forces were now much stronger, and the Navy could land troops and bombard Kagoshima. The bitter Satsuma siege and attempted capture of Kumamoto Castle finally failed in April, and the Samurai made a last stand at Shiroyama on 24 September, choosing to go down fighting. This marked the final defeat and displacement of the Samurai class.
This fully illustrated title explores the fall of the Samurai in detail, examining the arms, tactics, key figures of both sides, and charting the increasing Westernization of the Imperial forces.
The Boshin War, 1868-1869
Intermission, 1869-1877
The Satsuma Rebellion, 1877
Japanese Forces, 1840-1868
Armies of the Boshin War
Armies of the Satsuma Rebellion
Weapons
Select Bibliography
Plate Commentaries
Index
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Geschichte, Importe |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9781472837080 |
| ISBN-10: | 1472837088 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Esposito, Gabriele |
| Illustrator: | Rava, Giuseppe |
| Hersteller: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Maße: | 246 x 184 x 7 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Gabriele Esposito |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 19.03.2020 |
| Gewicht: | 0,171 kg |
The Boshin War, 1868-1869
Intermission, 1869-1877
The Satsuma Rebellion, 1877
Japanese Forces, 1840-1868
Armies of the Boshin War
Armies of the Satsuma Rebellion
Weapons
Select Bibliography
Plate Commentaries
Index
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Genre: | Geschichte, Importe |
| Rubrik: | Geisteswissenschaften |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9781472837080 |
| ISBN-10: | 1472837088 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Esposito, Gabriele |
| Illustrator: | Rava, Giuseppe |
| Hersteller: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Maße: | 246 x 184 x 7 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Gabriele Esposito |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 19.03.2020 |
| Gewicht: | 0,171 kg |
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