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Japanese Swords and Armor, Masterpieces from Thirty of Japan's Greatest Samurai
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Item specifics
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- HBJF
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- true
- Subject
- Militaria, arms and armour
- target_audience
- General/trade
- is_adult_product
- false
- Binding
- hardcover
- MPN
- 9,784,805,318,386.00
- batteries_required
- false
- manufacturer
- Charles E. Tuttle Publishing
- Brand
- Tuttle Publishing
- number_of_items
- 1
- jp_book_trade_c_code
- 0072
- pages
- 232
- genre
- HISTORY
- part_number
- 9784805318386
- publication_date
- 2024-11-29T00:00:01Z
- unspsc_code
- 55101500
- ISBN
- 9784805318386
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
ISBN-10
4805318384
ISBN-13
9784805318386
eBay Product ID (ePID)
13064882573
Product Key Features
Language
English
Topic
Asia / Japan, Military / Weapons, Firearms & Weapons, Antiques & Collectibles, History
Illustrator
Yes
Dimensions
Item Height
1 In.
Item Length
10 In.
Item Width
10 In.
Item Weight
53.1 Oz
Additional Product Features
Publication Year
2024
Reviews
"A former curator at the British Museum who developed his interest through martial arts, Martin is now based in Japan. He has made it his mission to share the appeal of these cultural objects with the world. 'If you can understand swords, you are getting an insight into Japanese culture,' explains Martin." -- Japan Forward, "This is a coffee table book of the highest order [...] It features some of the most important pieces that exist in Japan." -- Robert Goforth for Library Journal, "Beautifully illustrated...an enduringly popular and prized addition to personal, professional, community, andcollege/university library collections." -- Midwest Book Review
Format
Hardcover
Book Title
Japanese Swords and Armor : Masterpieces from Thirty of Japan's Greatest Samurai Warriors
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
The first book to present the amazing swords and armor belonging to the most famous Samurai in Japanese history! Paul Martin, a world-renowned scholar of Japanese swords, takes us on a journey of discovery of samurai culture through an examination of valuable weapons and armor belonging to thirty of Japan's most celebrated warriors, many of which are classified as Important Cultural Propertiesor National Treasures and therefore rarely seen by the public. Japanese Swords and Armor covers the entire development of the samurai class, from the 10th to the 19th centuries, and offers a compelling journey into the minds and aesthetic sensibilities of the legendary warriors through a wealth of iconography with art images, exclusive photographs and life-size reproductions of some of the most prestigious swords in history. Get a close-up look at scores of magnificent blades, fittings and armor which belonged to thirty of the most famous warriors and leaders in Japanese history including: A wooden sword commissioned and owned by Miyamoto Musashi -- Japan's greatest swordsman; an exact replica of the sword he wielded at the legendary duel on Ganryu-jima Island The tachi blade worn by Tokugawa Ieyasu , founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the powerful unifier of Japan--which was later presented to the Meiji Emperor The katchu (armor) belonging to Minamoto no Yoshitsune , hero of the Genpei Wars and later gifted as a votive offering to the Kasuga Shrine in Nara The naginata (halberd) said to be the favored weapon of Tomoe Gozen , Japan's famous female Samurai, that was immortalized in the classic book Tale of the Heike And many more! These masterful works of art are presented in 200 stunning color photos including eight double gatefolds. This is a must-have work for all enthusiasts and experienced collectors, as well as for those approaching this fascinating subject for the first time., The first book to present the amazing swords and armor belonging to the most famous Samurai in Japanese history! In Japanese Swords and Armor , Samurai sword expert Paul Martin presents scores of magnificent blades, fittings and armor from the 12th to the 20th centuries which belonged to thirty of the most famous warriors and leaders in Japanese history including: A wooden sword commissioned and owned by Miyamoto Musashi , Japan's greatest swordsman; an exact replica of the sword he wielded at the legendary duel on Ganryu-jima Island The tachi blade worn by Tokugawa Ieyasu , founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate and the powerful unifier of Japan--which was later presented to the Meiji Emperor The katchu (armor) belonging to Minamoto no Yoshitsune , hero of the Genpei Wars and later gifted as a votive offering to the Kasuga Shrine in Nara The naginata (halberd) said to be the favored weapon of Tomoe Gozen , Japan's famous female Samurai, that was immortalized in the classic book Tale of the Heike And many more! These masterful works of art are presented in 200 stunning color photos including eight double gatefolds. Many of these objects, which rival the greatest military artifacts found anywhere, are designated national treasures or important cultural properties by the Japanese government and reflect their importance to the Samurai, their culture, and to the nation and people of Japan., The first book to present the amazing swords and armour belonging to the most famous Samurai in Japanese history!
Number of Pages
232 pages
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