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GIVING UP THE GUN JAPANS REVERSION TO THE SWORD, 1543-1879 1ST EDITION PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Noel Perrin | 9780879237738 | | | | | Giving up the Gun Japans Reversion to the Sword, 1543-1879 1st edition PDF Book The illustrations coupled with the writing are pretty to look at, but poor quality and although give the sense of the times, aren't addressed by Perrin himself. A no-growth technology is compatible with civilization and progress. Easy to follow and has pictures too! Condition: good. About this Item: Shambhala, Noel Perrin was a professor of English literature, an essayist for the Washington Post, a hobbyist farmer, and a Korean War veteran. About Noel Perrin. In that case, we can't Create a Want BookSleuth Can't remember the title or the author of a book? This is a significant story, and Perrin tells it marvelously well, with rich detail, captivating quotations from observers of the time, both Japanese and Western, and a wealth of revealing comparisons with contemporary technology, warfare, and life in Europe. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Therefore, decrease the number of spears per unit, and have your most capable men carry guns". To sum it up, Japan was one of the most advanced gun-making societies in the world but as a matter of cultural preference decided to curtail and eventually cease making firearms in the 17th century. The gun had neither. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Honor and individual prowess are two traits highly valued in Japanese culture. There are a number of problematic comparisons between Japan and the west here and a meandering style to the writing. Noel Perrin. Godine Publisher Inc May 08, Dan Goodman rated it really liked it. Book is in Used-Good condition. More information about this seller Contact this seller 4. It was an interesting bit of hidden history. Giving up the Gun Japans Reversion to the Sword, 1543-1879 1st edition Writer There are a number of problematic comparisons between Japan and the west here and a meandering style to the writing. Noel Perrin. And, of course, it isn't. Silver Spring, MD, U. Octavo softcover VG ; all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. Add to Basket Used Condition: good, good. Ambassador to Japan Aug 20, Lisa rated it liked it Shelves: non-fiction. Sep 12, Martyn rated it it was amazing. The preference for skill-based weapons of war, combined with clear insights into the cultural upheavals that would be caused by common gun use, led to a decision that is rare in human history Postage quoted is for a standard format octavo book. The History Refresh and try again. Sep 13, A rated it really liked it Shelves: history. More information about this seller Contact this seller 7. Good read but I wish it was longer. Add to Basket Used Softcover. Aug 31, Reid rated it really liked it Shelves: japanese , 4-stars , review , history. In fact, his idea of battle in Japan was wrong -- Karl Friday is just one of many, I can think of, that has pointed out the primary tactic of warfare up to the middle of the Sengoku period was ambush. Wikimedia Commons. Godine Moderate to heavy notes, marking, highlighting, noticeable wear and tear, worn covers, crease pages. Old matchlock weapons were recovered and converted to flintlock mechanisms. The flaw in the system was that the government didn't have and for the record, the Shogun NEVER had it's own army, arms, or defenses of any kind. These weapons were very basic, as they had no trigger or sights, and could not bear comparison with the more advanced European weapons which were introduced in Japan more than years later. Although it is an academic read, Perrin never gets too technical to lose those of us like me! Oddly dense because it's clearly two books mashed up into one. Contains some markings such as highlighting and writing. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Firearms of Japan. With the disturbing rise in mass shootings, I remembered this book that I read in college for some class or another. The book's only flaw is its brevity, less than pages of text, plus footnotes and illustrations. The Japanese are really among the most incredible people on the planet. The internal war in Japan was won by Tokugawa Ieyasu , who established the Tokugawa shogunate , a powerful entity that would maintain peace and prosperity in Japan for the following years. I read this more for study purposes rather than for enjoyment, but it was a really nice introduction. Mar 26, Feroz Hameed rated it really liked it. He regurgitates the crap Turnbull has written like HE knew anything himself In , Oda Nobunaga ordered matchlocks to be made for his armies. Indeed they did not begin using guns again until Commodore Perry's black ships arrived. Nov 14, Peter Wolfley rated it liked it. An example that progress can be restrained, and that weapons can be contained long term. Jun 14, Kara rated it it was ok. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. Remarkably when they took some of their old 17th century ones out of storage they found that, with a little retrofitting, they were perfectly useful for early 20th century warfare. All farmers, ji-samurai, and monks were invited to contribute their swords and guns to the cause. Error rating book. Add to Basket New Condition: New. Add to Basket Used Condition: Acceptable. Seller Inventory MG. A sword is a more graceful weapon than a gun. It was a very small step, and it was not taken simply to protect feudal lords from being shot at by peasants but to get all weapons out of the hands of civilians. Giving up the Gun Japans Reversion to the Sword, 1543-1879 1st edition Reviews Isolation did not decrease the production of guns in Japan—on the contrary, there is evidence of around gunsmiths in Japan by the end of the Edo Period. Lidin The author had a bone to pick about dialing back the clock on I think nuclear proliferation that he quietly wove throughout the book. Condition: Fine. More information about this seller Contact this seller 6. The central government began curbing their production and distribution and soon enough they had disa This is one of those books that would instead be published as a Twitter thread with pictures today. And second, that human beings are less the passive victims of their own knowledge and skills than most men in the West suppose. At the time, guns were still rather primitive and cumbersome. Nov 14, Peter Wolfley rated it liked it. Add to Basket Used Condition: good, good. This is a significant story, and Perrin tells it marvelously well, with rich detail, captivating quotations from observers of the time, both Japanese and Western, and a wealth of revealing comparisons with contemporary technology, warfare, and life in Europe. Good read but I wish it was longer. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Tanegashima: The Arrival of Europe in Japan. Thank you. The author seems to have a romantic bias for samurai. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Book is in Used-Good condition. An industrial infrastructure, such as the Koishikawa arsenal had to be established to produce such new weapons. All farmers, ji-samurai, and monks were invited to contribute their swords and guns to the cause. About this Item: Condition: New. This book was not as fascinating or revelatory as I had hoped it would be. From the midth century, Japan decided to close itself to interaction with the West through its policy of Sakoku. During the war, the Japanese worked on a copy of the American semi-automatic M1 Garand the Type 5 rifle but only a few hundred were made before the end of the war and it did not enter service. Views Read Edit View history. Was there ever a time when a civilization, technically sophisticated, and i n full possession of its senses, reverted to an earlier, less advanced tech nology? Trivia About Giving Up the Gun Godine, Boston, MA For fifty years before the ban the Japanese were very good gunsmiths and musketeers. Return to Book Page. Oddly dense because it's clearly two books mashed up into one. They made no distinction between the beautiful and the utilitarian. The benefits of firearms were still relatively questionable however compared to other weapons. What I learned: Japan had flint lighters before Europe had flint lock guns. What this shows, what England post WWI, what so much history shows is that a country needs to keep an army for war and a people for peace. It was an interesting bit of hidden history. More Details Add to Basket Used. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting,but the text is not obscured or unreadable. However, Pinto does appear to have visited Tanegashima soon thereafter. Guns were used less frequently because the Edo Period did not have many large-scale conflicts in which a gun would be of use. Aug 31, Reid rated it really liked it Shelves: japanese , 4-stars , review , history. And Japan was smoking tobacco during the reign of Tokugawa Ieyasu. The gun had neither. To sum it up, Japan was one of the most advanced gun-making societies in the world but as a matter of cultural preference decided to curtail and eventually cease making firearms in the 17th century.