Ghenko: The Mongol Invasion of Japan, 1274-81

by Nakaba Yamada

Book Overview

A ferocious conflict between Mongol and Samurai

The Japanese word 'Ghenko' is the term employed for the Mongol invasion of Japan. The event was an immensely significant one for the Japanese and it remained so for centuries because, in part, the defeat of the invaders was attributed to divine intervention. There can be little doubt that Japan's salvation had much to do with the fact that they are an island race and in that they have much in...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0857068911
• ISBN13: 9780857068910
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Leonaur Ltd
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"