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Arms and Armor of the Samurai

by Ian Bottomley, Anthony Hopson · 1986

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With introduction by Dr. Y. Sasan. Expertly written and researched history of Japanese weaponry. Traces the rise, development, and demise of the Samurai who dominated Japan for over 700 years. With many previously unpublished photographs. 270 illustrations.

Genre
war and militarywar and militaryMore like thisLess of this
Themes
martial artsmartial artsMore like thisLess of thismilitary historymilitary historyMore like thisLess of this
Setting
1980s1980sMore like thisLess of thisJapanJapanMore like thisLess of this
Subject
historyhistoryMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
short · 192 pages

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