Fighting Ships of the Far East, Vol. 2: Japan and Korea, AD 612-1639 (New Vanguard) by Turnbull, Stephen

UK: Osprey, 2003. First Edition. Soft Cover. Near Fine. 7x0x9. Reynolds, Wayne. First edition. Covers lightly toned. 2003 Soft Cover. 48 pp. Over the centuries, naval relations between Japan and Korea appear to have alternated between peaceful trade and outright hostility. However, this impression can be misleading, as much of what passed for mercantile activity was in fact conducted by Japanese pirate fleets, who pillaged the coasts of Korea and China in a long-lasting tradition that culminated in the greatest pirate raid of all: Hideyoshi's invasion of Korea in 1592. This was the conflict that involved Ming China and almost dragged in Siam. It also led to Korea developing East Asia's most famous warship: the legendary turtle ship, which is described for the first time in full technical detail in this book.

Osprey Publishing, 2003-01-25. Paperback. New.

Osprey Publishing, 2003-01-25. paperback. Very Good. 7x0x9. Reynolds, Wayne. Cover has light wear. Pages clean & bright, binding tight. Ships Next Business Day.

Osprey Publishing, 2003-01-25. Paperback. Like New.

Oxford, United Kingdom: Osprey Publishing Ltd, 2003. New book, 48 pages, NVG063, 8 pages of colour illustrations, many B&W illustrations. Over the centuries, naval relations between Japan and Korea appear to have alternated between peaceful trade and outright hostility. However, this impression can be misleading, as much of what passed for mercantile activity was in fact conducted by Japanese pirate fleets, who pillaged the coasts of Korea and China in a long-lasting tradition that culminated in the greatest pirate raid of all: Hideyoshi's invasion of Korea in 1592. This was the conflict that involved Ming China and almost dragged in Siam. It also led to Korea developing East Asia's most famous warship: the legendary turtle ship, which is described for the first time in full technical detail in this book. Contents: Fighting Ships and Naval Warfare in Japan and Korea, Techniques and Types of Korean Ships and Shipbuilding, Korean Shipboard Armaments, Korean Fighting Ships in Action,… Read More

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Osprey Pub Co, 2003. Paperback. New. 48 pages. 9.25x7.00x0.25 inches.