Japanese Fortified Temples and Monasteries AD 710 to 1602 Osprey Fortress No 24 Used Softcover Reference Book

This used softcover reference book titled ‘Japanese Fortified Temples and Monasteries AD 710 to 1602 Osprey Fortress No 24’ is an insightful exploration into Japan’s historical legacy. This concise volume charts the evolution of Japan’s fortified religious buildings from the Asuka period (AD 710) to the end of the Sengoku Jidai (AD 1602). It offers readers an in-depth understanding of the architectural designs, strategic locations, and defensive measures of these structures. With meticulously detailed illustrations and expert commentary, this book from the renowned Osprey Fortress series provides a well-rounded view of the multifaceted roles these edifices played in Japanese society, as places of worship, residences of the clergy, centers of learning, and bastions of defence during times of war. A must-have for military history enthusiasts, architecture lovers, and anyone curious about Japan’s rich cultural past.  Total of 64 pages.