Description: Samurai Encyclopedia : A Comprehensive Guide to Japan's Elite Warrior Class, Paperback by Vaporis, Constantine; Bennett, Alexander (FRW), ISBN 4805317086, ISBN-13 9784805317082, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US A captivating and comprehensive guide to Japan's elite class of warriors. The Samurai played a leading role in Japanese society for centuries, and this is the first encyclopedia to showcase the fascinating history and culture of these enigmatic warriors. This book contains 171 highly detailed alphabetical entries and essays on a broad variety of intriguing topics, including the following: Samurai weapons and armor, including the fearsome katana swordFamous Samurai including Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's greatest swordsman; Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate; and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a uni?er of Japan and notorious persecutor of Christians in the 16th centuryThe Battle of Sekigahara, the largest battle ever to take place in Japan, and the Boshin War, which led to the fall of the shogunate and restoration of imperial powerThe Bushido code--the legendary Samurai code of chivalry and honor A foreword by Samurai scholar and martial arts expert Alexander Bennett provides expert insights into the lives and philosophy of the Samurai. Also included are many informative sidebars, suggestions for further reading, a selection of primary sources, and over 125 illustrations.
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Book Title: Samurai Encyclopedia : a Comprehensive Guide to Japan's Elite Warrior Class
Number of Pages: 544 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Publication Year: 2022
Topic: Ancient / General, Asia / Japan, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, Anthropology / Cultural & Social
Item Height: 1.7 in
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Travel, Sports & Recreation, Social Science, History
Item Weight: 28.2 Oz
Author: Constantine Nomikos Vaporis
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
