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Includes more than 12 photographs of the author and his exploits."Saburo Sakai is Japan's greatest fighter pilot to survive World War II, and his powerful memoir has proven to be one of the most popular and enduring books ever written on the Pacific war. First published in English in 1957, it gave Americans new perspectives on the air war and on the Japanese pilots who, until then, had been perceived in the United States as mere caricatures. Today, the books remains a valuable eyewi...

THE GRIPPING SAGA OF THE RISE AND FALL OF THE JAPANESE NAVAL AIR FORCE IN WORLD WAR II THROUGH THE CAREER OF ONE OF ITS BEST FIGHTER ACESWritten by Martin Caidin from Saburo Sakai's own memoirs and journalist Fred Saito's extensive interviews with the World War II fighter pilot, SAMURAI! vividly documents the chivalry and valor of the combat aviator who time after time fought American fighter pilots and, with 64 kills, would survive the war as Japan's greatest living ace.H...

Honor. Loyalty. Mastery. The samurai were medieval Japan’s most elite warriors, sworn to serve their lords and protect their lands. Living by a strict code, they trained in deadly swordsmanship, archery, and strategy, mastering combat skills that made them nearly unstoppable on the battlefield. With high-energy illustrations and gripping text, this action-packed graphic novel takes readers into the world of history’s most legendary fighters.

Strip away the pop culture myths to experience the epic military history and dramatic rise of Japan's feudal warriors. Perfect for your daily commute, this gripping historical narrative transports you directly to the blood-soaked battlefields and shadowy imperial courts of a fractured empire. Witness a thousand years of clan skirmishes transform local strongmen into the ultimate rulers of an entire nation.Immerse yourself in a deeply researched journey that shatters the romanticize...

Japan, 1876. The Emperor has spoken and an entire class of men must cease to be what they are.Takeda Hiroshi has worn a sword every day of his adult life. Eleven generations of his family have served the Shimazu lords of Satsuma, their honor as fixed as the volcano that rises from Kagoshima Bay. Then a government edict strips samurai of their weapons. A second decree cancels their stipends. And the world that made Hiroshi who he is begins, quietly and systematicall...

Learn German with the Augsburg Saga – C1 German Reader (C1 Omnibus)Five interconnected C1 novels in one complete volume — built to take you from advanced learner to independent reader.This C1 Omnibus combines all five C1 books of the Augsburg Saga into a single, coherent reading experience. With approx. 207,000 words (print edition approx. 850 pages), it is designed for advanced learners who want to move bey...

This book reveals to readers the samurai code of conduct, including their fierce dedication to discipline and moral character. And although they are renowned for their skills at war, the samurai were a fierce military powerhouse, making up the empire’s ruling class in 1192 and ruling Japan until 1868. Readers will also learn about the softer side of the samurai and their profound influence on the culture, in part thanks to the influence of Zen Buddhism. Readers will also get a glimpse into...

How did Japan’s warrior class rise to power and become one of the most enduring symbols of Japanese history?The Samurai tells the story of the men who served as soldiers, retainers, rulers, and symbols of authority across centuries of Japanese history. From their early role as provincial warriors to their place at the center of military government, the samurai shaped the politics, culture, and conflicts of medieval and early modern Japan.The book explores the rise ...

Samurai! is a 1957 autobiographical book by Saburo Sakai co-written with Fred Saito and Martin Caidin. It describes the life and career of Saburo Sakai, the Japanese combat aviator who fought against American fighter pilots in the pacific theater of World War II, surviving the war with 64 kills as one of Japan's leading flying aces. Caidin wrote the prose of the book, basing its contents on journalist Fred Saito's extensive interviews with Sakai as well as on Sakai's own memoirs.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the samurai with "The Great Age of the Samurai - The Warrior's Long Journey from Ancient Japan to Modern Times". This new book by renowned author Hermann Candahashi offers a comprehensive and fascinating journey through the history of one of the most famous warrior classes in the world. Experience the thrilling battles, the strict codes of Bushido and the impressive cultural contributions of the samurai that have shaped Japan forever.

Learn German with the Augsburg Saga – B1 German Reader (B1 Omnibus)Learn German through lived history, immersive storytelling, and clear B1-level language — in one continuous volume.Learn German with the Augsburg Saga – B1 German Reader (B1 Omnibus) brings together the complete B1.1–B1.5 sequence into a single, multi-generational reading experience of more than 195,000 words (print edition ...

Learn German through immersive storytelling, lived history, and clear A2-level language — all in one continuous volume.Learn German with the Augsburg Saga – A2 German Reader (A2 Omnibus) brings together the complete A2.1–A2.5 sequence into a single reading experience of more than 124,000 words (print edition approx. 505 pages). Written for adult learners and returning students, this collection expands the world of the Hartwig family across 150 years of changing Ger...