Samurai: The Japanese Warrior's [Unofficial] Manual

by Stephen Turnbull

Book Overview

So you think you'd like to be a samurai?

It's 1615 and the samurai, Japan's elite fighting class, are at the zenith of their powers. Trained in every manner of combat, from sword fighting and archery to karate and jujitsu, the samurai warrior is the emperor's last line of defense against the lewd and sordid barbarians of Japan and beyond.

This handy manual tells you everything you need to know about maintaining the honor of the samurai...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0500251886
• ISBN13: 9780500251881
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 7.9"