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Samurais & Bushidō: History, Swords and Traditions of Feudal Japan
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Series: Civilizations, History and Wars, Book 3
Medieval & Renaissance HistoryJapanese HistoryMartial Arts
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ISBN13: 9791098473661
Publisher: Georges McRei
Published: May 24 2026
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Publisher: Georges McRei
Published: May 24 2026
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.41
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Samurais & Bushidō History, Swords and Traditions of Feudal Japan By Georges McRei From feudal Japan to modern martial arts, the legacy of the samurai continues to fascinate people around the world.
Warriors, strategists, administrators and symbols of a culture built upon honor, discipline and self mastery, the samurai left a profound mark on Japanese history as well as on the modern collective imagination. A true immersion into the world of feudal Japan, this book brings together history, warrior traditions, martial philosophy, the art of the sword and Japanese cultural heritage through a documented, structured and accessible approach. Inside this book, you will discover: - the origins of feudal Japan and the rise of the samurai class
Warriors, strategists, administrators and symbols of a culture built upon honor, discipline and self mastery, the samurai left a profound mark on Japanese history as well as on the modern collective imagination. A true immersion into the world of feudal Japan, this book brings together history, warrior traditions, martial philosophy, the art of the sword and Japanese cultural heritage through a documented, structured and accessible approach. Inside this book, you will discover: - the origins of feudal Japan and the rise of the samurai class
- the great wars, clans and evolution of Japanese warrior traditions
- Bushidō, its values, virtues and influence on the warrior mindset
- the teachings of Sun Tzu and Miyamoto Musashi
- the complete history of the Japanese sword and the evolution of the katana
- traditional swordsmithing, blade forging and the ancestral techniques of master swordsmiths
- the anatomy of the Japanese sword, its symbolism and its uses
- traditional Japanese martial arts: kenjutsu, iaidō, kendō, jūjutsu, ninjutsu and tameshigiri
- the great martial schools and the transmission of ancient traditions
- the lasting influence of the samurai and Bushidō in modern culture Through centuries of history, strategy, martial traditions and cultural heritage, Samurais & Bushidō offers a complete exploration of the world of Japanese warriors, their swords, their philosophies and their enduring influence on the modern world.
- Bushidō, its values, virtues and influence on the warrior mindset
- the teachings of Sun Tzu and Miyamoto Musashi
- the complete history of the Japanese sword and the evolution of the katana
- traditional swordsmithing, blade forging and the ancestral techniques of master swordsmiths
- the anatomy of the Japanese sword, its symbolism and its uses
- traditional Japanese martial arts: kenjutsu, iaidō, kendō, jūjutsu, ninjutsu and tameshigiri
- the great martial schools and the transmission of ancient traditions
- the lasting influence of the samurai and Bushidō in modern culture Through centuries of history, strategy, martial traditions and cultural heritage, Samurais & Bushidō offers a complete exploration of the world of Japanese warriors, their swords, their philosophies and their enduring influence on the modern world.
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