Japanese Arms and Armour
$27.40
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
3 October 2017
Summary
Japan is a mysterious and beguiling country, steeped in the deepest of traditions yet strikingly modern. Here, Curator Emeritus Ian Bottomley sheds light on one of the most popular facets of the Royal Armouries’ collection, reflecting this mesmeric harmony of reverence and reinvention. He offers an overview of Japanese arms and armour from the middle ages to the twentieth century, describing sword-making, firearms technology, key military campaigns and samurai culture in the ‘Land of the Risi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780948092794 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0948092793 |
| Series: | Arms and Armour Series |
| Author: | Ian Bottomley |
| Publisher: | Trustees of the Royal Armouries |
| Imprint: | Trustees of the Royal Armouries |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 3 October 2017 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 228mm x 168mm |
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‘A skilful introduction to traditional Japanese arms and armour, combining scholarly clarity with intriguing insights’ - Natasha Bennett
About The Author
Ian Bottomley
Ian Bottomley is Curator Emeritus of Oriental Collections at the Royal Armouries.
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