A Brief History of the Samurai by Jonathan Clements

A Brief History of the Samurai

Jonathan Clements

384 pages first pub 2010 (editions)

nonfiction historical history informative slow-paced

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'Clements has a knack for writing suspenseful sure-footed conflict scenes: His recounting of the Korean invasion led by samurai and daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi reads like a thriller. If you're looking for a samurai primer, Clements' guide will keep ...

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Moods

informative 93%
reflective 37%
lighthearted 12%
adventurous 6%
challenging 6%
inspiring 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

medium 46%
slow 33%
fast 20%

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3.56

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