Lords of the Sea. Pirates, Violence, and Commerce in Late Medieval Japan, Paperback - Peter D. Shapinsky

Publisher: The University of Michigan PressAuthor(s): Peter D. ShapinskyNumber of pages: 344Collection: Michigan Monograph Series in Japanese Studi...

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This book traces affinities across the digital-medieval divide to explore how reading functioned as a nexus for concerns about literacy, audiences'...

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Lords of the sea. A daring brotherhood, where honor among thieves reigns supreme, and crushing their enemies is a thrilling pastime. These are the ...

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Publisher: Zone BooksAuthor(s): Caroline Walker BynumNumber of pages: 344Publication date: 2022Dimensions: 152 x 230 x 32Cover type: Paperback / so...