{"product_id":"9784805316597","title":"An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture","description":"Author: Gavin Blair\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9784805316597\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Berkeley Books\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Mar 2022\u003cbr\u003ePages: 240\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe ultimate visual guide to Samurai history and culture! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Samurai are continuously celebrated as the greatest warriors the world has ever seen. They ruled Japan for centuries, finally uniting the nation after a prolonged period of brutal war and bloodshed. Though famed for their loyalty, honor, and chivalry, they could also be treacherous, bloodthirsty, and merciless.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book tells the story of their rise and eventual demise through carefully curated images, both historical and contemporary, with an engaging and authoritative text by Gavin Blair-a noted commentator on all things Japanese. It exposes the myths surrounding the Samurai and reveals their many secrets, while examining their enduring influence on global culture in anime, manga, books, and video games. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eGorgeously illustrated with color prints, paintings, and photos throughout, this book features detailed chapters on:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The rise of the Japanese warrior class and how they established their grip on political power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Rival clans, legendary Samurai, the unification of warlord states, and famous female Samurai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Samurai \"tools of the trade\"-swords, bows, spears, guns, castles, and armor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The cult of Bushido, the fabled warrior's code\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The transformation of Samurai into cultured \"gentlemen\" warriors, poets, and aristocrats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Their legacy in modern world literature, media, film, and popular culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And so much more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA foreword by leading Samurai historian Alexander Bennett, the celebrated translator of works such as \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Musashi\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHagakure\u003c\/i\u003e, introduces readers to these fascinating warriors, who continue to captivate modern audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46875661435038,"sku":"ADS-9784805316597","price":49.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9784805316597.jpg?v=1779755166","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9784805316597","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}