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Encyclopedia Of Japanese Swords
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Author : Markus Sesko
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2014-09-30
Encyclopedia Of Japanese Swords written by Markus Sesko and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-30 with History categories.
This completely new encyclopedic reference for the Japanese sword contains about 2,500 terms, many of them illustrated by photos and drawings. The Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords is an A-Z general encyclopedia covering each and every part of the sword: the blade, the mountings, the fittings, and all their different interpretations. Further, this encyclopedia also explains the literal or etymological meaning of each Japanese term and provides an even deeper insight into the subject.
Encyclopedia Of Japanese Swords Paperback
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Author : Markus Sesko
language : en
Publisher: Lulu.com
Release Date : 2014-09-30
Encyclopedia Of Japanese Swords Paperback written by Markus Sesko and has been published by Lulu.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-30 with History categories.
This completely new encyclopedic reference for the Japanese sword contains about 2,500 entries, many of them illustrated by photos and drawings. The Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords is an A-Z general encyclopedia covering each and every part of the sword: the blade, the mountings, the fittings, and all their different interpretations. Further, this encyclopedia also explains the literal or etymological meaning of each Japanese term and provides an even deeper insight into the subject.
The Japanese Sword
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Author : Gregory Irvine
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
The Japanese Sword written by Gregory Irvine and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Drawing on the V&A's magnificent collection, this illustrated survey examines the development of the Japanese sword in an historical and social context from the 8th to the 12th century. The development of the sword from its origins as one of the world's most effective cutting weapons in seen in the context of the emergence and development of Japan's ruling military class, the samurai, to whom it was indispensable both as a weapon and symbol of power. The book also deals with the techniques used in the making of the sword and the associated terminology. In addition to weapons from the V&A's own collections, illustrations include comparative materials from Japan's Tokyo National Museum, as well as prints showing graphic depictions of swords in action.
The Connoisseur S Book Of Japanese Swords
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Author : Kōkan Nagayama
language : en
Publisher: Kodansha International
Release Date : 1997
The Connoisseur S Book Of Japanese Swords written by Kōkan Nagayama and has been published by Kodansha International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Connoisseur's Book Japanese Swords is a Kodansha International publication.
Japanese Swords
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Author : Yamanaka & Co.
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-07-29
Japanese Swords written by Yamanaka & Co. and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-29 with categories.
AMONGST the numberless articles of Japanese attire, works of art or mere household objects which the Restoration of 1868 compelled the Japanese to cast upon the market, none has met with such wide fame and yet with such a limited study as the Sword. When, in 1877, the Government prohibited the Samurai from wearing any longer the two swords which had been the privilege and distinctive mark of their martial caste, the Imperial wish was obeyed, notwithstanding the feeling that something was snapping in the life of the nation. Blades had been treasured for centuries, handed from father to son, looked upon as the soul of the owner for the sake of which he would refrain from any deed unbecoming a gentleman; some possessed histories going far back into the eleventh and twelfth centuries, when the country was at war within itself, around others were entwined romances, and above all, the sword was the faithful friend with which the Samurai might honourably end his life, either in the field or on the mats.
An Encyclopedia Of Japanese Castles
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Author : William De Lange
language : en
Publisher: Toyo Press
Release Date : 2022-03-11
An Encyclopedia Of Japanese Castles written by William De Lange and has been published by Toyo Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-11 with categories.
Japanese castles cast a spell on all those who set their eyes on them. They are the product of a people whose history might be steeped in blood and drama, yet whose hands produced works of breathtaking refinement. This groundbreaking encyclopedia is the first work in the English language to offer a comprehensive overview of the history, architecture, and all the attending aspects of Japanese castles. It references a total of 370 castles, giving unprecedented in-depth information on all of Japan's remaining original castles, 101 of its reconstructions, and 68 of its major ruins. Comprised of five parts, it covers all aspects of Japan's rich castle culture. It covers their long and fascinating history: from the earliest fortifications during the late sixth century, the rise of mountain strongholds during the Kamakura period, the veritable explosion of castles during the Warring States period, the vast Tokugawa citadels of the early Edo period, the incredibly destructive years of the early Meiji period, the dramatic years of World War II, and the post-war decades of revival and reconstruction. It covers their various functional aspects: the epic construction projects involving thousands of laborers and specialists, the emerging castle towns, the laws that regulated a castle's garrison, and its town's populace. It deals with the various methods of siege warfare and the many other dangers facing a medieval castle. And it revisits what it was like to enter a magnificent stronghold such as Edo Castle at the height of its glory. It covers the countless design features: the selection of their location, the layouts of their walls and moats. It describes in detail the types of keeps, turrets, gates, bridges, and many other castle structures. And it goes into the complicated terminology of their architectural details. Its most impressive feature, however, is the 400-page long, one-by-one in-depth biography of each castle and ruin of note: their origin, their often dramatic history, the layout of their grounds, the architectural features of their buildings, their sad demise, and, in many cases, their remarkable recovery. Further context and background information is given in an appendix with detailed maps, comprehensive lists of Japan's castles at various time periods, those abolished during the Meiji period, and those in the top 100-all rounded off with an extensive 350-term glossary and an 1800-entry index. For anyone with a serious interest in Japanese castles, this 600-page, full-color tome with over 700 images and maps is the ultimate go-to reference.
Katana
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Author : DH Publishing Inc
language : en
Publisher: DH Publishing
Release Date : 2007-11
Katana written by DH Publishing Inc and has been published by DH Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
A full-color catalog of replica Japanese swords that readers can actually purchase by mail order.
The Japanese Sword
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Author : Kanzan Satō
language : en
Publisher: Kodansha International
Release Date : 1983
The Japanese Sword written by Kanzan Satō and has been published by Kodansha International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
One of the foremost experts on the Japanese sword describes their history andppreciations in this book, with photographs and illustrations.
Samurai Sword
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Author : John M. Yumoto
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2013-01-08
Samurai Sword written by John M. Yumoto and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-08 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
The samurai sword: a symbol of the spirit of old Japan, it embodies the samurai's steel discipline, unswerving devotion and peerless skill. With its creation, a feat of craftsmanship passed down by generations of artisans, the samurai sword is generally considered to be superior even to the famed blades of Western Damascus and Toledo. The Samurai Sword Handbook is a precise exploration of the samurai sword designed for sword collectors as well as anyone intrigued by these ancient blades. Detailing the origins and development of the samurai sword, its historical background, styles, famous schools and differences in construction, this revised edition of the classic reference outlines methods of identifying and researching the sword, as well as caring for it properly. This must-have for sword lovers is sure to be a bestseller. Topics of this Samurai book include: Japanese History and the Samurai Sword Types of swords Parts of the sword Blade shape, construction, and grain The making of the sword Inscriptions and their readings Care and maintenance Appraisal and value Relative point values
Japanese Swords
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Author : Colin M. Roach
language : en
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Release Date : 2014-08-19
Japanese Swords written by Colin M. Roach and has been published by Tuttle Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-19 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
With over 300 stunning photographs and woodblock prints along with extensive historical and cultural commentary, Japanese Swords is the ultimate authority on Samurai weaponry. Historically, Japanese warriors considered their swords to be far greater than simple weaponry. Their swords were both lethal tools and divine companions -- social and religious icons. Traditionally worn by the samurai as a sign of social status, the Japanese sword represented the junction between the reigning military class and those whom they ruled. Moreover, the samurai sword was a technological and artistic marvel. Many scholars consider it to be the finest sword ever constructed. In terms of symbolism and historical importance, no other blade comes close to the Japanese sword. With a historical, iconographical, and technological perspective, author Cohn M. Roach provides an in-depth study of these magnificent weapons in Japanese Swords. This richly illustrated sword book weaves the blade's primary influences together, tracking its history and illuminating its progress from infancy to grandeur. By studying the evolution of the Japanese sword from this perspective, we better understand Japan and its warrior archetype. Combining research materials from multiple disciplines, Roach uses his expertise as an educator to guide readers through the sword's rise to greatness in a unique way. This book discusses the history, development, and spiritual symbolism of the sword, as well as the esoteric metallurgical techniques used in making it. It also covers the difficult training practices used by skilled swordsmen. Japanese Swords also includes a companion video content featuring a beautifully-filmed documentary that explores the traditional swordmaker's craft. The video content also contains an introduction to the Japanese sword at a sword shop in Kyoto and a visit to a dojo for a beginner's class in the medieval sword-drawing art called iaido.