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B10311
$28.45
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Armed
Martial Arts of Japan This
unique history of Japanese armed martial arts-the only comprehensive
treatment of the subject in English-explores swordsmanship
and archery from ancient times to the present. The book
examines the transformation of fighting skills into sports,
the influence of Western athletic tradition on armed martial
arts, and the ways martial arts remain distinctly Japanese.
Much of the information in this book is presented for the
first time in English. This is a must read if you are interested
in understanding the development of martial arts from ancient
to modern. 243 pages-hardbound.
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B10314
$68.00
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Connoisseur's
Book of Japanese Swords An
extensive and complete reference work on Japanese swords.
Shape, style, time period and hamon are all defined with numerous
drawings to assist in identification. This book is an invaluable
tool for those interested in Japanese swords both long and
short, katana, tachi, or tanto. 354 pages with extensive drawings
for reference all linked to the different smiths and time
periods. A truly exceptional work. |
B10317
$40.00
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Ryoma
The founder
of JapanÕs first modern corporation was a swaggering swordsman
who packed a Smith and Wesson, an outlaw who led a band of
stalwart samurai to overthrow the Shogun, and the most colorful
figure in Japanese history. His name was Sakamoto Ryoma, which
is the title of the first literary biography of this truly
Renaissance man to appear in the English language. Ryoma was
a leading figure in the turbulent period between the appearance
of Commodore Perry in 1853 to the demise of the Tokugawa shogunate
in 1868. A fascinating period that once again saw the samurai
taking up arms against each other in bloody conflict. 614
pages-hardbound. |
B10316
$29.95
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Samurai
Sketches The
final years of the shogunate were an age of unprecedented
turmoil and bloodletting in Japan. They heralded the end of
two and a half centuries of rule under the powerful Tokugawa
shogun. The rule of law was deteriorating, assassination and
murder was rampant, and inner-fighting among the samurai class
embroiled the nation. While the samurai clashed violently
with one and other they shared allegiance to an unwritten
code of honor which governed the way that they lived and died.
Theirs was a stoic system of morals which condoned suicide,
vengeance, and in some cases murder. Prevalent among the samurai
was an apparent lack of concern for human life which might
offend modern values. But taken in historical perspective
the two sworded adherents of the Way of the Warrior demand
respect even by modern standards. Here are sketches and stories
of these warriors and their deeds. 236 pages-hardcover. |
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B10313
$19.95
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The
Samurai Sourcebook Here
are the essentials of samurai warfare, weaponry and tradition
all explained in one comprehensive work of reference on the
samurai culture. History, strategy, tactics and alliances
are all laid out for the reader. A catalogue of every major
battle and siege from 940 to 1638 is followed by ten specific
case studies examining such subjects as personal combat and
guerilla warfare. This book contains more than 175 pages of
diagrams and illustrations, many previously unpublished outside
of Japan, add greatly to the text, and some forty anecdotes
illuminate the heroic events of Japanese military history
during the samurai period. 320 pages-soft cover. |
B10315
$29.00
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Secret
Weapons of Jujutsu During
the relative peace of the Tokugawa Era, the sword was often
considered unsuitable or even unavailable for use in certain
situations. Many, including non-samurai, feudal era police
etc. were prohibited from carrying swords. Both samurai and
townsmen frequently had to rely on alternative non-lethal
weapons for personal defense. Secret Weapons of Jujutsu is
the first book to appear in English that offers a detailed
introduction to exotic defensive weapons like the tessen and
jutte as well as hibuki, Òconcealed weaponsÓ. Topics include
the history and development of such weapons, as well as the
philosophical and practical reasons for employing non-lethal
alternatives. 122 pages. |
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B10013
$23.70
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The
Inner Harmony of the Japanese House
A bestseller in Japan, this book covers all of the different
aspects of Japanese architecture with vivid text and images.
If you are planning on building or remodeling a house in true
Japanese fashion, this book will provide you with plenty of
ideas and information to spark your interest. The author Atsushi
Ueda is a practicing architecht and professor at Kyoto Seika
University in Kyoto, Japan. Hard cover 200 pages. |
B10013
$12.30
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Classic
Haiku - A Master's Selection This
collection of Haiku contains some of the best traditional
Japanese Haiku ever written. Though Haiku consist of only
seventeen syllables, the ideas expressed are profound. 120
Pages, Paperback. |
B10021
$9.45
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The
Book of Five Rings This
classic by Miyamoto Musashi has been translated by Bantam
Books into english. The Book of Five Rings is considered by
many to be one of the best books on Japanese philosophy and
the art of swordsmanship. Whether you study martial arts or
run your own business this book will help you to maximize
any situation. Paperback, 160 pages. |
B10022
$8.55
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The
Book of Five Rings This
edition was translated by Thomas Cleary, who has also translated
a number of other Asian classics. The
Book of Five Rings is considered by many to be one of the
best books on Japanese philosophy and the art of swordsmanship.
Whether you study martial arts or run your own business
this book will help you to maximize any situation. Paperback,
144 pages.
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