The Mongol Invasions of Japan, 1274 and 1281 (Campaign)

A good history of the subject for a 90 page book. Apparently there just isn't much detailed information available from either Japanese or Chinese historical sources. Much of the book discusses the background to Chinese expansion at the time: Kublai Khan was the grandson of Genghis Khan and was busy subjugating both Korea and the Soong empire in southern China just before attempting to invade Japan.There are several good colored maps provided showing the Chinese seaborne invasion routes and the Japanese defensive movements.

First I enjoyed at least some decent history of this event, given apparently the sparse historical sources. My ranking is less than the best because at least in the kindle version, the plates and images are so poor in quality, it is hard to see what the author is referring to. Considering that much of what we know is based on these images, this lessens the impact of the work

The best single-volume treatment of the invasions I have found so far that has a lot of new and detailed information about known events and timelines, very good illustrations and source art, and a great starting point to kick off more detailed investigations of the subject. Tries to separate facts from myths for a subject that has very limited documentation.

Interesting that the Great Khan was not intimidated by the seas as Der Fuhrer had been. The Mongols decimated Empirez (Muslim, Chinese). Fortunately enough, the demise of Genghis saved Europe from similar fates.

This is a children's book which lightly touches on Japanese history.

Watching a show on the archaeology of the sunken Mongol fleets piqued my interest and now I have anew subject to explore. I really enjoyed the book. The color pictures of the monuments, carvings, and other items depicting the battles were well worth the books investment. And now with the Chinese and Japanese border tensions it is intresting to see that not much has changed since 1200.

This book covers the conflict between the Mongols and the Japanese empire during the Late 1200's. Commanders are introduced as well as the ruling monarchs, and both invasions are discussed in detail.

Good fast read, only issue on Kindle is the maps are difficult to impossible to follow in n a Kindle

Very good maps, with clear helpful text. If you're interested in this period and this part of the world this very helpful and useful and should be in your library.

Informative, never dull; my only complaint is that it's too short! Fine illustrations by Richard Hook. Stephen Turnbull's enthusiasm for his subject shines through. Recommended.

Toujours un plaisir de lire Stephen Turnbull, par contre les illustrations de Richard Hook sont imprécises et pas toujours de la meilleure facture.

Le livre est très bien documenté et on ne trouve pas d'équivalent en français sur ce sujet , il faut bien sûr pratiquer l'anglais .