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An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture: From the Age of Musashi to Contemporary Pop Culture

Gavin Blair

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Description:The ultimate visual guide to Samurai history and culture! The Samurai are continuously celebrated as the greatest warriors the world has ever seen. They ruled Japan for centuries, finally uniting the nation after a prolonged period of brutal war and bloodshed. Though famed for their loyalty, honor, and chivalry, they could also be treacherous, bloodthirsty, and merciless.This book tells the story of their rise and eventual demise through carefully curated images, both historical and contemporary, with an engaging and authoritative text by Gavin Blair--a noted commentator on all things Japanese. It exposes the myths surrounding the Samurai and reveals their many secrets, while examining their enduring influence on global culture in anime, manga, books, and video games.Gorgeously illustrated with color prints, paintings, and photos throughout, this book features detailed chapters on: The rise of the Japanese warrior class and how they established their grip on political powerRival clans, legendary Samurai, the unification of warlord states, and famous female SamuraiSamurai tools of the trade--swords, bows, spears, guns, castles, and armorThe cult of Bushido, the fabled warrior's codeThe transformation of Samurai into cultured gentlemen warriors, poets, and aristocratsTheir legacy in modern world literature, media, film, and popular cultureAnd so much more!A foreword by leading Samurai historian Alexander Bennett, the celebrated translator of works such as The Complete Musashi and Hagakure, introduces readers to these fascinating warriors, who continue to captivate modern audiences.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture: From the Age of Musashi to Contemporary Pop Culture. To get started finding An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture: From the Age of Musashi to Contemporary Pop Culture, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Tuttle Publishing

Release: 2022

ISBN: 4805316594

Description: The ultimate visual guide to Samurai history and culture! The Samurai are continuously celebrated as the greatest warriors the world has ever seen. They ruled Japan for centuries, finally uniting the nation after a prolonged period of brutal war and bloodshed. Though famed for their loyalty, honor, and chivalry, they could also be treacherous, bloodthirsty, and merciless.This book tells the story of their rise and eventual demise through carefully curated images, both historical and contemporary, with an engaging and authoritative text by Gavin Blair--a noted commentator on all things Japanese. It exposes the myths surrounding the Samurai and reveals their many secrets, while examining their enduring influence on global culture in anime, manga, books, and video games.Gorgeously illustrated with color prints, paintings, and photos throughout, this book features detailed chapters on: The rise of the Japanese warrior class and how they established their grip on political powerRival clans, legendary Samurai, the unification of warlord states, and famous female SamuraiSamurai tools of the trade--swords, bows, spears, guns, castles, and armorThe cult of Bushido, the fabled warrior's codeThe transformation of Samurai into cultured gentlemen warriors, poets, and aristocratsTheir legacy in modern world literature, media, film, and popular cultureAnd so much more!A foreword by leading Samurai historian Alexander Bennett, the celebrated translator of works such as The Complete Musashi and Hagakure, introduces readers to these fascinating warriors, who continue to captivate modern audiences.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture: From the Age of Musashi to Contemporary Pop Culture. To get started finding An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture: From the Age of Musashi to Contemporary Pop Culture, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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