Samurai

Name: Samurai
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ISBN: 9780500298992

The Japanese Warrior's (Unofficial) Manual

Stephen Turnbull

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Miscellaneous
15 May 2026

History; Special & elite forces

A step-by-step guide to becoming and being a samurai.

It is 1615, and the Samurai, Japan's elite fighting class, are at the zenith of their powers. Trained in every manner of combat, from sword-fighting and archery to karate and ju-jutsu, the Samurai warrior is the emperor's last line of defence against the barbarians of Japan and beyond. Take up your sword, young Samurai! This handy manual tells you everything you need to know about maintaining the honour of the Samurai class both on and off the battlefield.

Learn how to master the 'Way Of The Warrior', whom you should kill, and what to do with their heads afterwards. Discover what the cultured Samurai does between battles, how to storm or lay siege to a castle and how to conduct a tea ceremony with Zen-like composure. With this handy guide you will never be at a loss should you need to command and maintain an army - you will even know how to prepare for entry into the White Jade Pavilion after your death.

By: Stephen Turnbull
Imprint: Miscellaneous
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 125mm,
Weight: 200g
ISBN: 9780500298992
ISBN 10: 0500298998
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 15 May 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Stephen Turnbull is a writer and historian, specializing in military history, particularly of Japan and East Asia. He is Visiting Professor of Japanese Studies at Akita International University in Japan, and is the author of over seventy books. Turnbull gave the inaugural lecture for the establishment of the International Centre for Ninja Studies at Mie University, Japan, and acted as historical advisor for the 2013 film 47 Ronin.

Reviews for Samurai: The Japanese Warrior's (Unofficial) Manual

'All you need to know about maintaining the honour of the Samurai class both on and off the battlefield' - Military History Monthly 'Brimming with lots of interesting facts … very informative and fun … well written by an obvious expert who clearly knows his stuff and how to get it across to a teenage audience' - School Librarian