Arms AND Armour OF THE Samurai

BOTTOMLEY, I. et al.. ARMS AND ARMOUR OF THE SAMURAI THE HISTORY OF WEAPONRY IN ANCIENT JAPAN..
A MOST BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED COLOR BOOK An excellent illustrated source, covering the origins of the warrior class, the Samurai during the Gempei wars, the Kama- kura and Nambokucho periods, civil unrest: the Ashikaga Shogunate. The evolution of modern armour, the arrival of the Southern Barbarians. Japan in isolation: the Edo period. This work shows and describes the military weapons employed during the change of history. Lavishily illustrated in color shows a wealth of swords, Tsuba, pole arms, helmets, armor & other protective gear, manufacture of weapons, blades, bows & arrows &c. Valuable addition to any reference collection. Color s cans can be sent by email. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. !! WARNING: The above * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

[New York 1988], Crescent. Black cloth, very good, dj., 192p index, bibliography, glossary, 146 color, 165 b.w. photos,18 illustrations, tall 24 x 31 cm. FIRST & ONLY EDITION

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Bottomley, I. and Hopson, A.P.. ARMS & ARMOUR OF THE SAMURAI. (ARMOR.). Bison, London, 1988, first edition.,
192 pp, 4to (12 1/8" H), hard cover in dust jacket. ISBN 086124415X Profusely illustrated in colour and b&w with photographs, reproductions, drawings. "A member of the aristocracy, from the tenth century the Samurai was primarily a mounted archer. This is reflected in the light, lamellar yoroi armour which left the right arm free for drawing his bow. Helmets were simple, with leather neckpieces. Battle began with an exchange of arrows, and was followed by a series of hand-to-hand combats among champions who relied on the sword. The long wars of Kusonoki and Ashikaga produced several changes in the nature of warfare. Fighting in wooded, mountainous countryside, hand-to-hand combat came into its own. The bulky yoroi was superceded by the lighter, less constricting do maru and the no dachi, a longer version of the naginata (glaive), was introduced. The renowned Samurai cult of the sword began in this period. The Samurai's most ornate and elaborate armour dates from the Tokugawa era, and was probably not intended for use in actual battle. The long development of arms and armour in the Samurai's 700-year history is fully detailed in this handsome volume. Illustrated with over 300 photographs, (it) will be a welcome addition to the libraries of all military enthusiasts." Small bump to top of front hinge, two tiny corner bumps, slight bump to bottom of spine. Dust jacket has light edge wear, moderate edge wrinkling - mainly at top edge, light rub marks, tiny scuff at bottom of spine, scattered light foxing marks on inside top edge, small light soiling marks and tiny surface paper pull on inside surface of rear panel. Very Good/Very Good-.

[SW: SAMURAI JAPANESE SHOGUN SHOGUNATE ARMOUR ARMOR SWORDS EDO GEMPEI,]

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ROBINSON, B.W.. ARMS AND ARMOUR OF OLD JAPAN..
Covers Japanese blades, sword-furniture, armor, bows, pole- arms & firearms. Excellent reference by the Keeper of Arms & Armour at the Victoria & Albert Museum. Images displayed may not be the actual copy in stock for sale at any given time; if you want to see the exact image of the book or edition in stock, please request this by email and an image will be returned to you by attachment. !! WARNING: The above * * * * SHIPPING: WE SHIP WORLD WIDE * * * * * The shipping costs displayed for our books on ZVAB are ONLY AN ESTIMATE !!! * ACTUAL costs are based book weight, destination and value. * We will inform you of shipping costs and options once you select the book. **FOREIGN: We usually ship by registered/insured airmail to customers abroad. **DOMESTIC: We ship to USA customers by UPS/FEDEX or U.S. MAIL, appropriate insurance/registry and signature required will appply. ***** Please inquire if you have any questions regarding shipping or payments .

London 1951, HMSO. Stiff wrs., very good, 17 + 26p., with 26 pages of b.w. plates. Excellent reference for swords, Tsuba, arrows, sword furniture & prints showing Samurai & weapons.

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Bryant, Anthony J.; Osprey Pub: Early Samurai: 200-1500 Ad, University Park, Illinois, U.S.A. Osprey Pub Co 1991
ISBN: 1-85532-131-9 As New

Ancient Yayoi warriors developed weapons, armour and a code during the ensuing centuries that became the centrepiece for the Japanese Samurai. Anthony Bryant chronicles the history, arms and armour of these truly elite warriors, from the rise of the Yayoi through the Genpei War between the Minamoto and Taira clans to the Mongol invasions of the 13th century. No DJ issued Trade Paperback 9.8 x 7.3 x 0.2 Inches

[SW: General; History; Japan; Military; Military forces; Non-Fiction]

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