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The Samurai swordsman : master of war / Stephen Turnbull.
- Title
- The Samurai swordsman : master of war / Stephen Turnbull.
- Author
- Turnbull, Stephen R.
- Publication
- North Clarendon, Vt. : Tuttle Pub., ©2008.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Request in advance | DS827.S3 T89 2008 | Off-site |
Details
- Description
- 208 pages : illustrations (chiefly color); 32 cm
- Summary
- Traces the history and legends of the Samurai from the eighth century to the nineteenth century, discussing their various roles, famous battles, and the growth of martial arts as well as legends surrounding the warriors.
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 196-200, 202-205) and index.
- Processing Action (note)
- committed to retain
- Contents
- Swords and heroes -- Swords in service -- Sword and spear -- Sword and samurai -- Sword and sensei -- Swords in society -- Sword of vengeance -- Swords and sisters -- Sword of peace -- Sword of revolution.
- ISBN
- 9784805309568
- 4805309563
- 9780804849838
- 0804849838
- LCCN
- ^^2007021014
- OCLC
- 133465552
- SCSB-10878351
- Owning Institutions
- Harvard Library