The Mongol Invasions of Japan 1274 and 1281 - Stephen Turnbull

An illustrated account of one of the most important campaigns in the history of Japan and the origin of the kami kaze - a key part of Japanese national identity.From his seat in Xanadu, the great Mongol Emperor of China, Kubla Khan, had long plotted an invasion of Japan. However, it was only with the acquisition of Korea, that the Khan gained the maritime resources necessary for such a major amphibious operation.Written by expert Stephen Turnbull, this book tells the story of the two Mongol invasions... Zobrazit více