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Japanese Arms and Armour

Ian Bottomley author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Trustees of the Royal Armouries

Published:10th Apr '17

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Japan is a mysterious and beguiling country, steeped in the deepest of traditions yet strikingly modern. Here, Curator Emeritus Ian Bottomley sheds light on one of the most popular facets of the Royal Armouries' collection, reflecting this mesmeric harmony of reverence and reinvention. He offers an overview of Japanese arms and armour from the middle ages to the twentieth century, describing sword-making, firearms technology, key military campaigns and samurai culture in the 'Land of the Rising Sun'.

'A skilful introduction to traditional Japanese arms and armour, combining scholarly clarity with intriguing insights' - Natasha Bennett

ISBN: 9780948092794

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96 pages