Questions And Swords
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Questions And Swords
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Author : Marcos (subcomandante.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2001
Questions And Swords written by Marcos (subcomandante.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Fiction categories.
Mexican writer Elena Poniatowska asks: "Can a book explode like a bomb? Can it change minds? Should a government feel threatened? Do books bite and make others rabid?" In this book of art and revolutionary struggle, the answer is resoundingly, "Yes!"
Questions And Swords
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language : en
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Release Date : 2001
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Theft Of Swords
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Author : Michael J. Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2011-11-23
Theft Of Swords written by Michael J. Sullivan and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-11-23 with Fiction categories.
Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles-until they are hired to pilfer a famed sword. What appears to be just a simple job finds them framed for the murder of the king and trapped in a conspiracy that uncovers a plot far greater than the mere overthrow of a tiny kingdom. Can a self-serving thief and an idealistic swordsman survive long enough to unravel the first part of an ancient mystery that has toppled kings and destroyed empires? And so begins the first tale of treachery and adventure, sword fighting and magic, myth and legend. When author Michael J. Sullivan self-published the first books of his Riyria Revelations, they rapidly became ebook bestsellers. Now, Orbit is pleased to present the complete series for the first time in bookstores everywhere.
Samurai Swords For The Material Battle
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Author : Otto Maxein
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2021-04-30
Samurai Swords For The Material Battle written by Otto Maxein and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-04-30 with Technology & Engineering categories.
With the advent of World War I, infantry rapiers or cavalry sabers had practically become obsolete on the European battlefields due to the introduction of machine weapons and tanks. At the same time, in Japan, the samurai sword experienced an impressive renaissance due to the growing demand of Japanese officers for traditionally forged swords. Samurai Swords for the Material Battle tells the story of the last Samurai Swords forged for battle and answers the question of why Japan's soldiers entrusted their fate to these swords in the inferno of material battles. Impressive visual documents tell of the events of that time and allow the viewer to imagine the hell through which the soldiers of all warring parties went. Using the example of the works of contemporary swordsmiths, the author not only proves the art status of these swords. He also examines the question of whether only swords from Tamahagane can be genuine Nihon-to. Purists will be shocked by the estimation of a leading contemporary swordsmith who recommended that the Japanese War Ministry supply all swordsmiths with Manchurian steel. Likewise, the estimation of Japanese swordsmen who fought to the death with their swords is likely to turn many Budo devotees' idea of the ideal fighting sword on its head. Based on the personal fates of Japanese soldiers, the author evokes the spirit of the last samurai. The reader can understand how the Japanese sword myth and the samurai's code of honor shaped the Japanese society up to the time of the Second World War and had a decisive influence on their actions. By not looking at the swords in isolation, but placing them in the focus of contemporary historical events, this book differs from many reference books in this genre and complements the existing literature in a unique way. Competently and carefully researched, it is for the connoisseur of the subject as well as for beginners or readers interested in contemporary history a real treasure trove and exciting reading to the end.
The Magnolia Sword
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Author : Sherry Thomas
language : en
Publisher: Sherry Thomas
Release Date : 2019-09-10
The Magnolia Sword written by Sherry Thomas and has been published by Sherry Thomas this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-10 with Young Adult Fiction categories.
CHINA, 484 A.D. A Warrior in Disguise All her life, Mulan has trained for one purpose: to win the duel that every generation in her family must fight. If she prevails, she can reunite a pair of priceless heirloom swords separated decades earlier, and avenge her father, who was paralyzed in his own duel. Then a messenger from the Emperor arrives, demanding that all families send one soldier to fight the Rouran invaders in the north. Mulan’s father cannot go. Her brother is just a child. So she ties up her hair, takes up her sword, and joins the army as a man. A War for a Dynasty Thanks to her martial arts skills, Mulan is chosen for an elite team under the command of the princeling—the royal duke’s son, who is also the handsomest man she’s ever seen. But the princeling has secrets of his own, which explode into Mulan’s life and shake up everything she knows. As they cross the Great Wall to face the enemy beyond, Mulan and the princeling must find a way to unwind their past, unmask a traitor, and uncover the plans for the Rouran invasion…before it’s too late. Inspired by wuxia martial-arts dramas as well as the centuries-old ballad of Mulan, The Magnolia Sword is a thrilling, romantic, and sharp-edged novel that lives up to its beloved heroine.
Historia De Los Colores
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Author : Marcos (subcomandante.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
Historia De Los Colores written by Marcos (subcomandante.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Colors categories.
The imfamous children's book where el subcommandante Marcos learns how the world blossomed with colors.
The Two Edged Sword
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language : en
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The Two Edged Sword written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Bible categories.
The Parliamentary Debates
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Author : Great Britain. Parliament
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1886
The Parliamentary Debates written by Great Britain. Parliament and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1886 with Great Britain categories.
Hired Swords
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Author : Karl F. Friday
language : en
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Release Date : 1996-03-01
Hired Swords written by Karl F. Friday and has been published by Stanford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-03-01 with History categories.
Tracing the evolution of state military institutions from the seventh through the twelfth centuries, this book challenges much of the received wisdom of Western scholarship on the origins and early development of warriors in Japan. This prelude to the rise of the samurai, who were to become the masters of Japan's medieval and early modern eras, was initiated when the imperial court turned for its police and military protection to hired swords--professional mercenaries largely drawn from the elites of provincial society. By the middle of the tenth century, this provincial military order had been handed a virtual monopoly of Japan's martial resources. Yet it was not until near the end of the twelfth century that these warriors took the first significant steps toward asserting their independence from imperial court control. Why did they not do so earlier? Why did they remain obedient to a court without any other military sources for nearly 300 years? Why did the court put itself in the potentially (and indeed, ultimately) precarious situation of contracting for its military needs with private warriors? These and related questions are the focus of the author's study. Most of the few Western treatments see the origins of the samurai in the incompetence and inactivity of the imperial court that forced residents in the provinces to take up arms themselves. According to this view, a warrior class was spontaneously generated just as one had been in Europe a few centuries earlier, and the Japanese court was doomed to eventually perish by the sword because of its failure to live by it. Instead, the author argues that it was largely court activism that put swords in the hands of rural elites, thatcourt military policy, from the very beginning of the imperial state era, followed a long-term pattern of increasing reliance on the martial skills of the gentry. This policy reflected the court's desire for maximum efficiency in its military institutions, and the policy's succes
Mightier Than The Sword A Novel By Jeffrey Archer Trivia On Books
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Author : Trivia-on-Books Staff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-12-17
Mightier Than The Sword A Novel By Jeffrey Archer Trivia On Books written by Trivia-on-Books Staff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-17 with categories.
Trivia-on-Book: Mightier Than the Sword by Jeffrey Archer Take the fan-challenge yourself and share it with family and friends! Features You'll Discover Inside: * 30 Multiple choice questions on the book, plots, characters and author* Insightful commentary to answer every question* Complementary quiz material for yourself or your reading group* Results provided with scores to determine "status" Why you'll love Trivia-On-Books Trivia-On-Booksis an independently quiz-formatted trivia to your favorite books readers, students, and fans alike can enjoy. Whether you're looking for new materials or simply can't get enough of your favorite book, Trivia-On-Booksis an unofficial solution to provide a unique approach that is both insightful and educational.Promising quality and value, don't hesitate to grab your copy of Trivia-on-Books!