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A chronological coverage of samurai history detailing the main battles, personnel, weaponry and fortifications. Line drawings of fortifications and armor, and photographs of battle re-enactments conducted by historical re-enactment societies bring the battles back to life.
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# 71203-0013 Osaka 1920s • Shinsaibashi Bridge Taisho • Bridges • City Views Unknown • Postcard • Unknown |
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# 80220-0006 Osaka 1910s • Shinsaibashi Bridge Taisho • Bridges • City Views Unknown • Postcard • Unknown |
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# 80201-0048 1920s • Ainu Playing the Mukkuri Taisho • Ainu • Customs Unknown • Postcard • Taisho Hato |
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# 80201-0047 1900s • Ainu Chief Meiji • Ainu • People Unknown • Postcard • Unknown |
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# 80201-0049 1920s • Ainu Women Using Mortar Taisho • Ainu • Women Unknown • Postcard • Unknown |
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# 80201-0055 1920s • Ainu Mother & Child Taisho • Ainu • Women Unknown • Postcard • Utsunomiya |
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# 80201-0053 1920s • Ainu Carving Wood Taisho • Ainu • At Work Unknown • Postcard • Unknown |
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# 80201-0051 1920s • Ainu Woman Carrying Wood Taisho • Ainu • Women Unknown • Postcard • Unknown |
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# 80201-0054 1920s • Ainu with Boat Taisho • Ainu • Rural Unknown • Postcard • Unknown |
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# 80110-0006 Osaka 1909 • Great Kita Fire Meiji • Disasters Unknown • Postcard • Unknown |
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# 70216-0058 Osaka 1920s • Osaka City Hall Taisho • Buildings • City Views Unknown • Postcard • Unknown |
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# 80201-0012 Osaka 1909 • Shijimi River after the Fire Meiji • City Views • Disasters Unknown • Postcard • Unknown |
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# 71129-0023 Osaka 1909 • Great Kita Fire Meiji • Disasters • City Views Unknown • Postcard • Unknown |
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# 70221-0018 1930s • Pet Bird Shop Showa • Customs • Shops Unknown • Postcard • Unknown |
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