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A Dragon's Head and a Serpent's Tail
Author: Kenneth M. Swope
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 0806185023
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
The invasion of Korea by Japanese troops in May of 1592 was no ordinary military expedition: it was one of the decisive events in Asian history and the most tragic for the Korean peninsula until the mid-twentieth century. Japanese overlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi envisioned conquering Korea, Ming China, and eventually all of Asia; but Korea’s appeal to China’s Emperor Wanli for assistance triggered a six-year war involving hundreds of thousands of soldiers and encompassing the whole region. For Japan, the war was “a dragon’s head followed by a serpent’s tail”: an impressive beginning with no real ending. Kenneth M. Swope has undertaken the first full-length scholarly study in English of this important conflict. Drawing on Korean, Japanese, and especially Chinese sources, he corrects the Japan-centered perspective of previous accounts and depicts Wanli not as the self-indulgent ruler of received interpretations but rather one actively engaged in military affairs—and concerned especially with rescuing China’s client state of Korea. He puts the Ming in a more vigorous light, detailing Chinese siege warfare, the development and deployment of innovative military technologies, and the naval battles that marked the climax of the war. He also explains the war’s repercussions outside the military sphere—particularly the dynamics of intraregional diplomacy within the shadow of the Chinese tributary system. What Swope calls the First Great East Asian War marked both the emergence of Japan’s desire to extend its sphere of influence to the Chinese mainland and a military revival of China’s commitment to defending its interests in Northeast Asia. Swope’s account offers new insight not only into the history of warfare in Asia but also into a conflict that reverberates in international relations to this day.
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN: 0806185023
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
The invasion of Korea by Japanese troops in May of 1592 was no ordinary military expedition: it was one of the decisive events in Asian history and the most tragic for the Korean peninsula until the mid-twentieth century. Japanese overlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi envisioned conquering Korea, Ming China, and eventually all of Asia; but Korea’s appeal to China’s Emperor Wanli for assistance triggered a six-year war involving hundreds of thousands of soldiers and encompassing the whole region. For Japan, the war was “a dragon’s head followed by a serpent’s tail”: an impressive beginning with no real ending. Kenneth M. Swope has undertaken the first full-length scholarly study in English of this important conflict. Drawing on Korean, Japanese, and especially Chinese sources, he corrects the Japan-centered perspective of previous accounts and depicts Wanli not as the self-indulgent ruler of received interpretations but rather one actively engaged in military affairs—and concerned especially with rescuing China’s client state of Korea. He puts the Ming in a more vigorous light, detailing Chinese siege warfare, the development and deployment of innovative military technologies, and the naval battles that marked the climax of the war. He also explains the war’s repercussions outside the military sphere—particularly the dynamics of intraregional diplomacy within the shadow of the Chinese tributary system. What Swope calls the First Great East Asian War marked both the emergence of Japan’s desire to extend its sphere of influence to the Chinese mainland and a military revival of China’s commitment to defending its interests in Northeast Asia. Swope’s account offers new insight not only into the history of warfare in Asia but also into a conflict that reverberates in international relations to this day.
Dragon Ball Z, Vol. 5
Author: Akira Toriyama
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421545020
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
In the aftermath of his battle with Goku, Vegeta retreats from Earth, vowing revenge. In search of a way to resurrect their dead friends, Kuririn, Gohan, and Bulma go into space in search of Namek--Piccolo's home planet where the Dragon Balls were originally made. But Namek has become a battleground, where evil emperor Freeza and his minions are slaughtering the peaceful Namekians to fulfill Freeza's wish for immortality! Stranded on a planet full of enemies, the three astronauts radio back to Earth...but "help" comes from an unexpected source as Vegeta turns against his former master Freeza in order to get the Dragon Balls for himself! -- VIZ Media
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
ISBN: 1421545020
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
In the aftermath of his battle with Goku, Vegeta retreats from Earth, vowing revenge. In search of a way to resurrect their dead friends, Kuririn, Gohan, and Bulma go into space in search of Namek--Piccolo's home planet where the Dragon Balls were originally made. But Namek has become a battleground, where evil emperor Freeza and his minions are slaughtering the peaceful Namekians to fulfill Freeza's wish for immortality! Stranded on a planet full of enemies, the three astronauts radio back to Earth...but "help" comes from an unexpected source as Vegeta turns against his former master Freeza in order to get the Dragon Balls for himself! -- VIZ Media
Bungo Stray Dogs, Vol. 5
Author: Kafka Asagiri
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 0316468339
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
As Kyouka fights her past demons, the threat of a three-way war between the Armed Detective Agency, the Guild, and the Port Mafia looms. With each side fortifying their defenses, who will seize the initiative and land the first crushing blow? After an attack by the Guild's fellowcrafts, the Agency's chances for survival might just be gone with the wind...
Publisher: Yen Press LLC
ISBN: 0316468339
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
As Kyouka fights her past demons, the threat of a three-way war between the Armed Detective Agency, the Guild, and the Port Mafia looms. With each side fortifying their defenses, who will seize the initiative and land the first crushing blow? After an attack by the Guild's fellowcrafts, the Agency's chances for survival might just be gone with the wind...
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Vol. 5
Author: coolkyousinnjya
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
ISBN: 1642752908
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The Kobayashi house hold is peaceful once again, and Tohru has happily returned to an "ordinary" life. Whether patrolling the neighborhood for suspicious characters or taking on a part-time job, it's always "go hard or go home'' for the diligent Dragon Maid! But not all is well. Ilulu is having trouble embracing the life she's chosen, Shouta is worried about his relationship with Lucoa--and could something be brewing in Miss Kobayashi and Tohru's relationship, too...? Change is afoot in Volume 5 of this popular comedy!!
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
ISBN: 1642752908
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
The Kobayashi house hold is peaceful once again, and Tohru has happily returned to an "ordinary" life. Whether patrolling the neighborhood for suspicious characters or taking on a part-time job, it's always "go hard or go home'' for the diligent Dragon Maid! But not all is well. Ilulu is having trouble embracing the life she's chosen, Shouta is worried about his relationship with Lucoa--and could something be brewing in Miss Kobayashi and Tohru's relationship, too...? Change is afoot in Volume 5 of this popular comedy!!
The Chosen
Author: Taran Matharu
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 125013871X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The Chosen introduces the first book in the Contender trilogy, an epic young adult fantasy from Taran Matharu, author of the New York Times–bestselling Summoner series. Throughout history, people have vanished with no explanation. A group of teenagers are about to discover why. Cade is settling into a new boarding school, contemplating his future, when he finds himself transported to another realm. He soon discovers their new world is populated with lost remnants from the past: prehistoric creatures, ancient relics, and stranger still—people. Overwhelmed by his new surroundings, Cade has little time to adjust, for soon he and his fellow classmates are forced to become contenders in a brutal game, controlled by mysterious overlords. But who are these beings and why did they choose these teens? Cade must prepare for battle . . . because hiding is not an option. Fans of fantasy and LitRPG will welcome this new character and world from the author of the Summoner series.
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN: 125013871X
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The Chosen introduces the first book in the Contender trilogy, an epic young adult fantasy from Taran Matharu, author of the New York Times–bestselling Summoner series. Throughout history, people have vanished with no explanation. A group of teenagers are about to discover why. Cade is settling into a new boarding school, contemplating his future, when he finds himself transported to another realm. He soon discovers their new world is populated with lost remnants from the past: prehistoric creatures, ancient relics, and stranger still—people. Overwhelmed by his new surroundings, Cade has little time to adjust, for soon he and his fellow classmates are forced to become contenders in a brutal game, controlled by mysterious overlords. But who are these beings and why did they choose these teens? Cade must prepare for battle . . . because hiding is not an option. Fans of fantasy and LitRPG will welcome this new character and world from the author of the Summoner series.
The Dragon Defenders
Author: James Russell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780473553999
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
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"The wild and wonderful island home of Flynn and Paddy holds an incredible secret: dragons live there! When evil boss The Pitbull finds out, he sends his men to kill a dragon, and to bring him back the body. He also wants a dragon's egg, so he can hatch it in his private zoo. Flynn and Paddy's world is about to be turned upside down. Will their bravery and skill be enough to stop The Pitbull's evil plan?"--Back cover of print version.
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Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
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"The wild and wonderful island home of Flynn and Paddy holds an incredible secret: dragons live there! When evil boss The Pitbull finds out, he sends his men to kill a dragon, and to bring him back the body. He also wants a dragon's egg, so he can hatch it in his private zoo. Flynn and Paddy's world is about to be turned upside down. Will their bravery and skill be enough to stop The Pitbull's evil plan?"--Back cover of print version.
Dragon Head 5
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The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, Volume 5
Author: Posen Library of Jewish culture and civilization (Lucerne, Switzerland)
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300135513
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1392
Book Description
The fifth volume of the Posen Library demonstrates through a rich array of texts and images the extraordinary diversity of Jewish life during the early modern period "A rich and varied gateway into the primary source material of early modern Jewish history that is very strong on geographical diversity. A magnificent achievement."--Adam Sutcliffe, King's College London The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, Volume 5, covering the early modern period (1500-1750), presents a variety of Jewish texts to demonstrate the diversity of Jewish culture and life. These texts originate from Eastern and Western Europe, the Americas, the Ottoman Empire, North Africa, Kurdistan, Persia, Yemen, India--in short, a worldwide diaspora. They embrace historical writing and religious scholarship, liturgical expression and economic records, ethics and personal devotion, correspondence and communal regulations, art and music, architecture and poetry. The simultaneous centrifugal and centripetal character of Jewish communities during this era illustrates the distinctiveness of the early modern period in Jewish history and informs developments in world history at large. Including texts written by women, a robust collection of images, and extensive material not previously accessible to English-language readers, this volume is rich, deep, and enlightening.
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300135513
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1392
Book Description
The fifth volume of the Posen Library demonstrates through a rich array of texts and images the extraordinary diversity of Jewish life during the early modern period "A rich and varied gateway into the primary source material of early modern Jewish history that is very strong on geographical diversity. A magnificent achievement."--Adam Sutcliffe, King's College London The Posen Library of Jewish Culture and Civilization, Volume 5, covering the early modern period (1500-1750), presents a variety of Jewish texts to demonstrate the diversity of Jewish culture and life. These texts originate from Eastern and Western Europe, the Americas, the Ottoman Empire, North Africa, Kurdistan, Persia, Yemen, India--in short, a worldwide diaspora. They embrace historical writing and religious scholarship, liturgical expression and economic records, ethics and personal devotion, correspondence and communal regulations, art and music, architecture and poetry. The simultaneous centrifugal and centripetal character of Jewish communities during this era illustrates the distinctiveness of the early modern period in Jewish history and informs developments in world history at large. Including texts written by women, a robust collection of images, and extensive material not previously accessible to English-language readers, this volume is rich, deep, and enlightening.
Dragon head
Author: Minetaro Mochizuki
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782845180185
Category :
Languages : fr
Pages : 200
Book Description
Les aventures effrayantes et réalistes dans un tunnel, après un accident de train, du jeune Téru et de ses compagnons, Nobuo et Ako.
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ISBN: 9782845180185
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Languages : fr
Pages : 200
Book Description
Les aventures effrayantes et réalistes dans un tunnel, après un accident de train, du jeune Téru et de ses compagnons, Nobuo et Ako.
Science and Civilisation in China: Volume 5, Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Part 2, Spagyrical Discovery and Invention: Magisteries of Gold and Immortality
Author: Joseph Needham
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
For contents, see Author Catalog.