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Katana
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Author : Stephen Turnbull
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2011-03-15
Katana written by Stephen Turnbull and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-15 with History categories.
The Samurai sword of Japan is probably the finest edged weapon ever made. This volume by leading Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull reveals the story of how and why it achieved this distinction. Particular attention is paid to the development of the familiar curved blade from the original straight blades, the associated development of Japan's famous steel-making techniques and the challenges from contemporary warfare. Together with the technical details of forging, polishing, mounting and testing; this volume is brought to life with details of the great swordmakers themselves. Moreover, no history of the sword would be complete without a detailed examination of its use in combat, from the greatest Samurai armies to individual duels and revenge killings. Personal accounts allow the reader to discover the art of Japanese swordsmanship in the hands of masters such as Miyamoto Musashi to the unnamed Japanese warrior defending his family's honour. This lively text is perfectly complemented by artwork reconstructions of the sword in use and colour photographs of the swords in use.
The Katana
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Author : Marc Olden
language : en
Publisher: Overamstel Uitgevers
Release Date : 2012-07-17
The Katana written by Marc Olden and has been published by Overamstel Uitgevers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-07-17 with Fiction categories.
For the sake of his master’s memory, Sand will kill to recover a magnificent sword Though useless in battle, the emperor’s katana is a beautiful weapon. Cast from solid gold, this 1,200-year-old blade was thought to be lost until Master Konuma, teacher of samurais, presents it as a gift to the people of Japan. Soon after, he is savagely murdered, leaving his American student, Robert Sand, to avenge his death. The sensei is gone, but the sword remains as a symbol of his generosity—until the day the katana vanishes. A madman snatches the treasure from the Metropolitan Museum, wanting the katana at his side as he makes a bid for world domination. Now it’s Sand’s turn to steal it back, and destroy the monster who dishonored his sensei’s memory. The katana is too valuable to use in a fight, but for its sake much blood will flow.
Katana Shodan
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Author : Ken Warner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-08-30
Katana Shodan written by Ken Warner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-30 with categories.
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.
Katana Sense English
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Author : RATOCA (Rafael Torres Castaño)
language : en
Publisher: Rafael Torres Castaño
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Katana Sense English written by RATOCA (Rafael Torres Castaño) and has been published by Rafael Torres Castaño this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Art categories.
An epic, bloody and philosophical adventure awaits those who venture into the mysterious pagoda of thirteen floors...
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.
Japanese Swords
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Author : Martina Sprague
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2013
Japanese Swords written by Martina Sprague and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Swords categories.
The sword, a treasured combat arm and symbol of identity, status, and courage has held a special place in most countries of the world. The samurai, however, may have received unparalleled attention in the history of the sword. This brief introduction to medieval Japan demonstrates how the politically strong samurai shaped the view one held of battle. Following the abolishment of the samurai class, the Meiji Restoration, and the opening of Japan to the West in the nineteenth century, Japan was anxious to move ahead with modern military equipment and the building of a national army. Few traditional swords were made and the Japanese adopted western style cavalry sabers. In the twentieth century the sword continued to be carried into battle as a supplementary weapon; not necessarily practical for the battlefield but, nevertheless, serving an important function as a "crutch for the heart." The gunto, or new-army sword, which was modeled after the samurai katana but modernized to conform to western standards, was carried by army and navy officers and cavalry troops until Japan's fall at the end of World War II.This book focuses on the era that one normally associates with the medieval period. It starts by exploring the history of Japanese sword making, the development of metallurgic science, and the skill required of the swordsmith to forge a strong and battle-worthy blade that adhered to the standards followed by the samurai warrior class. It then covers samurai mentality and philosophy of sword fighting, with respect to the battlefield use of the katana and the dynamics of Japanese swordsmanship. It summarizes with a history of the gunto new-army sword and the practical and philosophical value this sword had to the twentieth-century soldier. The concluding remarks focus on the sword as a symbol of Japanese culture.Knives, Swords, and Bayonets: A World History of Edged Weapon Warfare is a book series that examines the history of edged weapons in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Middle East and surrounding areas before gunpowder increased the distance between combatants. The book series takes a critical look at the relationship between the soldier, his weapon, and the social and political mores of the times. Each book examines the historical background and metallurgic science of the knife, sword, or bayonet respectively, and explores the handling characteristics and combat applications of each weapon. The individual books are excerpted from the previously published book, A History of Edged Weapon Warfare, also by Martina Sprague. Look for more books in this series in the near future.
The Katana
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Author : George Macbeth
language : en
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Release Date : 1983-02
The Katana written by George Macbeth and has been published by Berkley Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983-02 with Fiction categories.
Katana Of Trust
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Author : A.C. Ward
language : en
Publisher: A.C. Ward
Release Date : 2021-03-15
Katana Of Trust written by A.C. Ward and has been published by A.C. Ward this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-03-15 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
Determined to prove herself to the gods, Shou will do anything to forget the journey that brought her to the island of the kami. Now is her time to rise up and take her place as the true chosen one. But when enemies try to destroy Shou, another human saves her. She's shocked that he bears the same mark as she. Suddenly, Shou questions everything about her history. Is she truly the chosen one of the prophecy? Teaming up with Masaru, heir to the Date clan, is her only option to uncover the truth and save herself from death. As Masaru and Shou grow closer, one thing is certain: they've been wrong about the prophecy all along. Nameless and desperate, will Shou find her courage and fight for her place among the kami or forge a path of her own? The first book in The Kami Prophecy, a YA fantasy set in feudal Japan. Perfect for fans of Annette Marie's Red Winter trilogy and Julie Kagawa's Shadow of the Fox trilogy.
Al Katana
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Author : E. W. Farnsworth
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2017-07-18
Al Katana written by E. W. Farnsworth and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-18 with categories.
Ritchie Walgreen, a former Special Forces operative turned CIA assassin and son of a former CIA assassin, inherits from his slain father a matchless Japanese katana sword. Wielding the katana as if it were a magic wand, Walgreen hews a reputation as "Al Katana," a ruthless enforcer against ISIS and other evil powers in the world, from Africa to the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Japan. Assisted by a succession of beautiful and brainy women in the intelligence business, Walgreen eludes hit teams and traps set by his nemesis, the vengeful Sheila McCaw, Deputy Director of the CIA, the Director of the Israeli Mossad, and other traditional intelligence agencies. Al Katana's unmistakable "signature" is that of decapitated victims, with their severed heads tucked between their legs. As the carnage of his blade grows and heads fall, the international press and entertainment industries make the insuperable, almost god-like Al Katana a global superhero through articles, books, films and even action figures. His imitators help spread the legend while Walgreen trains his own army of katana-brandishing clones. The World Has a New Hero to Fear. AL KATANA: VOLUME ONE by E. W. Farnsworth. From Pro Se Productions.