Samurai Weapons
tools of the warrior
$39.56
- Paperback
208 pages
- Release Date
23 November 2016
Summary
Unveiling the Arsenal: A Deep Dive into Samurai Weapons
Unlock the secrets of the legendary weapons wielded by the samurai. While the samurai are renowned as the military nobility of medieval Japan, their diverse arsenal extends far beyond the katana, bow, and spear, remaining largely unexplored.
Discover the hidden weapons, like the tessen, or iron fan, employed in secrecy where swords were forbidden. Explore the realm of improvised weaponry, where warriors transfo…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780804847858 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0804847851 |
| Author: | Don Cunningham |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 208 |
| Release Date: | 23 November 2016 |
| Weight: | 482g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm |
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Critics Review
“A unique book, the best English language source on the topic. If you want to learn the small weapons of Japan, you want this book.” –Kim Taylor, editor, Journal of Japanese Sword Arts; publisher, Electronic Journals of Martial Arts and Science
About The Author
Don Cunningham
Don Cunningham, Ph.D., has studied and written about Japanese modern and traditional martial arts for more than thirty years and is a frequent contributor to martial arts publications. He is currently an assistant professor at Radford University in Radford, Virginia.
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