Historical Research with Illustrations 2: Japanese Military Uniforms Illustrated Volume 1

The legendary, limited-edition masterpiece "Illustrated Encyclopedia of Japanese Military Uniforms" has been completely revamped!

Meticulous historical research by a leading expert on armor and weaponry! Military uniforms from each era are recreated in illustrations based on historical documents! Volume 1 covers the Kofun period to the early Edo period. From the Katsura armor worn by haniwa figures excavated from kofun burial mounds, through o-yoroi armor, to armor from the Sengoku and early Edo periods, and contemporary armor. Covering everything from the origins of armor to the evolution of weapons as tactics changed.