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Secrets of the Samurai - The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan

By: Charles E. Tuttle Company

Type: Softcover

Product Line: Reference Books (Charles E. Tuttle)

Last Stocked on 8/2/2008

Product Info

Title
Secrets of the Samurai - The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan
Category
Author
Oscar Ratti, Adele Westbrook
Publish Year
1973
Pages
483
Dimensions
7x9x1.2"
NKG Part #
2147380351
Type
Softcover

Description

It is the definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan – written in a light, readable style and profusely illustrated by the master illustrator Oscar Ratti, famous for his depiction of the action and intrigue of Japanese martial arts. His illustrations almost jump off the page into life. Explored are the details of weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles of combat, combined with a panoramic survey of the history of warlord contention for power and the rise of the Samurai class. It is a must for serious practitioner of Japanese martial arts or anyone interested in the history and rise of the military arts in Japan.