Samurais & Bushidō: History, Swords and Traditions of Feudal Japan

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. >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 >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.

Pagina's: 130, Paperback, Georges McRei