Ben Hubbard
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The Samurai warrior examines the fighting men of Japan's Warring States period. Divided into six chapters, the book describes the unification under the Tokugawa bakufu, the major battles of the era, the weapons and armor used, the social structures of Japanese society, myths about the samurai, and finally the decline of the samurai amidst the modernization of the Meiji period.
2) Gladiators
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The Gladiator is an icon of Roman culture, of sports economy, and of brave and brutal combat. This title in the Conquerors and Combatants series reveals the importance of gladiators as cultural heroes, enslaved athletes who were vital to the economy, and as political actors whose victories and sacrifices both entertained and subdued the Roman population. Illustrations, photos, and artifacts complement details about the gladiators lives, fighting styles,...
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In Viking Warriors, the Norse invaders come to life. Students will read about raids, battles, and key fighters and leaders. Illustrations, engravings and relics depict the Norse culture, marine and combat technology, and fighting styles that gave them the advantage in battle. Maps and diagrams demonstrate their ambitious expansion and conquest of cities and people throughout the northern hemisphere.