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Title: A Brief History of the Samurai
Subtitle: Brief Histories
Author: Jonathan Clements
Narrator: Jonathan Keeble
Format: Unabridged
Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
Language: English
Release date: 02-07-14
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 121 votes
Genres: History, World
Publisher's Summary:
From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is one of the first full histories of the art and culture of the Samurai warrior. The Samurai emerged as a warrior caste in Medieval Japan and would have a powerful influence on the history and culture of the country from the next 500 years. Clements also looks at the Samurai wars that tore Japan apart in the 17th and 18th centuries and how the caste was finally demolished in the advent of the mechanized world.
Members Reviews:
An Excellent History of the Samurai
Well told and superbly narrated this book is an excellent overview of the Samurai. From the start to present day we see the history, the development, and finally the demise. The book shows how the idea of Samurai was used and abused in the 20th Century for political, social and media goals. Jonathan Clements has opinions and views but generally the book covers the topic in a level handed way to make the reader (listener) feel it is balanced and objective. Just over 12 hours long, it is a brief view of the Samurai which if this subject interest you, you'll fly through and find fascinating.
Loved the book and the narrator is excellent.
Well narrated
Absolutely loved this audio book. The details of the samurai and the period associated with certain characters were accurate and well presented.
Excellent history of Edo period Japan.
Excellent history of Edo period Japan and of Samurai history in detail. Narration well done. Years of material to digest and research.
A solid, brief overview.
What did you like best about this story?
This is a great book discussing the rise, peak and fall of the Samurai. Written by a westerner - it's accessible, but avoids western cliches about Japan and does a good job of relating cultural/historic complexities. It's a good overview; rich with the storied characters of Japan's past. The book moves along at a pleasant pace - covering nearly 700 years of history - and doesn't get mired in the innumerable details.
What about Jonathan Keebles performance did you like?
Jon is a great reader with a pleasant voice, accent and intonation. His voice changes for quotations were fun as well. I have no idea if he pronounced the Japanese words/names correctly, since I don't speak Japanese.
Not what it seems
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Yes but with caveat that it's not about samurai warfare or fighting skills etc. but more just history
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Title: A Brief History of the Samurai
Subtitle: Brief Histories
Author: Jonathan Clements
Narrator: Jonathan Keeble
Format: Unabridged
Length: 12 hrs and 1 min
Language: English
Release date: 02-07-14
Publisher: Audible Studios
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 121 votes
Genres: History, World
Publisher's Summary:
From a leading expert in Japanese history, this is one of the first full histories of the art and culture of the Samurai warrior. The Samurai emerged as a warrior caste in Medieval Japan and would have a powerful influence on the history and culture of the country from the next 500 years. Clements also looks at the Samurai wars that tore Japan apart in the 17th and 18th centuries and how the caste was finally demolished in the advent of the mechanized world.
Members Reviews:
An Excellent History of the Samurai
Well told and superbly narrated this book is an excellent overview of the Samurai. From the start to present day we see the history, the development, and finally the demise. The book shows how the idea of Samurai was used and abused in the 20th Century for political, social and media goals. Jonathan Clements has opinions and views but generally the book covers the topic in a level handed way to make the reader (listener) feel it is balanced and objective. Just over 12 hours long, it is a brief view of the Samurai which if this subject interest you, you'll fly through and find fascinating.
Loved the book and the narrator is excellent.
Well narrated
Absolutely loved this audio book. The details of the samurai and the period associated with certain characters were accurate and well presented.
Excellent history of Edo period Japan.
Excellent history of Edo period Japan and of Samurai history in detail. Narration well done. Years of material to digest and research.
A solid, brief overview.
What did you like best about this story?
This is a great book discussing the rise, peak and fall of the Samurai. Written by a westerner - it's accessible, but avoids western cliches about Japan and does a good job of relating cultural/historic complexities. It's a good overview; rich with the storied characters of Japan's past. The book moves along at a pleasant pace - covering nearly 700 years of history - and doesn't get mired in the innumerable details.
What about Jonathan Keebles performance did you like?
Jon is a great reader with a pleasant voice, accent and intonation. His voice changes for quotations were fun as well. I have no idea if he pronounced the Japanese words/names correctly, since I don't speak Japanese.
Not what it seems
Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?
Yes but with caveat that it's not about samurai warfare or fighting skills etc. but more just history