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

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Publisher: Tuttle Publishing (April 5, 2022)
Language: English
Hardcover: 240 pages
ISBN-10: 4805316594
ISBN-13: 978-4805316597
Item Weight: 2.31 pounds
Dimensions: 7.75 x 1.25 x 10.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #355,732 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #444 in Japanese History (Books) #592 in Martial Arts (Books) #1,107 in Cultural Anthropology (Books)
Customer Reviews: 4.8 out of 5 stars 76Reviews

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Following the Samurai Legacy

The samurai—or bushi, as they are often referred to in Japan—were undoubtedly some of the most formidable fighting men (& women) to have graced a battlefield. These warriors originated in the early Heian period (794–1185), when they had yet to acquire the moniker of samurai. They would exist for nearly a thousand years until the mid-19th century, ruling Japan in some form or other for almost 700 years. Samurai are most famous for their katana swords and fierce loyalty.

Learn about legendary battles & famous samurai

Alongside gorgeous photos and woodblock paintings, The Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture gives insight to legendary battles and famous samurai as well as debunks myths about the samurai life and culture. The text even sheds light on the influence of zen on the art, the samurai's effect on today's martial arts, how the samurai is portrayed in modern film and anime, as well as details information on renowned female samurai. For example, the text takes a look at Nakano Takeko, who fought in a female battle unit in the Battle of Aizu, where she wielded a naginata, a wooden pole with a curved single-edged blade

Tools of the Trade

ARMOR

Also known as yoroi, samurai armor consists of small scales tied together & lacquered leather panels, along with additional plates to protect vital areas. This text focuses on a variety of samurai armor, including helmets, face guards/masks, sleeve guards, helmets, breastplates, etc.

HAND GUARDS

Hand guards (tsuba), hilts (tsuka) and ornaments (menuki) are just some of the tools that Samurais used.

WEAPONS

Samurais are most famous for their use of a katana, the long sword. However, An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture shows that samurais used other tools, too, including bows & steel arrows, spears, and firearms.

SURCOAT

A surcoat, or jinbaori, was sleeveless & designed to be worn over armor.

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