Jesper Posted November 9, 2017 Report Posted November 9, 2017 My books arrived today! Well done, Jan :thumbsup: Jesper Quote
Viper6924 Posted November 9, 2017 Author Report Posted November 9, 2017 Thanks Jesper. Hope you will enjoy the content. My ”signature-pen” will ready for our next NBTHK-meeting in December Jan Quote
Bugyotsuji Posted November 13, 2017 Report Posted November 13, 2017 Here's hoping that you are starting to get favourable feedback from your readers, Jan! Quote
Shugyosha Posted November 13, 2017 Report Posted November 13, 2017 I've just ordered a copy - matchlocks are something I know nothing about so I'm looking forward to a good read. Quote
Anthony de Vos Posted December 9, 2017 Report Posted December 9, 2017 Hi!I have now read the book. It was an utter pleasure. I had the idea that, due to my perception of a narrow subject, it might be very technical and attract mostly hard core tepponistas.This is not the case. The book gives an exellent historical recollection of the history of the Uesugi clan, their developement from the Momoyama all the way to the end of the Edo period.It also gives insights in the hardship for the peasants and samurai alike.The book is just as much a history book in general as a specific tale of the development and use of matchlocks, not only in Yonezawa, but all over Japan. It offers new insights and topples old preconceptions and also opens up for new theories regarding the origin of certain matchlocks.This is a book to read, not only for the few collectors of these lovely guns but for everyone interested in Japanese history.I strongly recommend to read it.Anthony de Vos 1 Quote
Viper6924 Posted December 10, 2017 Author Report Posted December 10, 2017 Thanks for your kind words, Anthony. It means a lot to hear that the content is well received. These encouragements will fuel my future projects. Jan Quote
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