Samurais & Bushidō

History, Swords and Traditions of Feudal Japan

von Georges McRei

132 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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Samurais & Bushidō

History, Swords and Traditions of Feudal Japan

By Georges McRei

From feudal Japan to modern martial arts, the legacy of the samurai continues to fascinate people around the world.>A true immersion into the world of feudal Japan, this book brings together history, warrior traditions, martial philosophy, the art of the sword and Japanese cultural heritage through a documented, structured and accessible approach.

Inside this book, you will discover:

- the origins of feudal Japan and the rise of the samurai class- the great wars, clans and evolution of Japanese warrior traditions- Bushidō, its values, virtues and influence on the warrior mindset- the teachings of Sun Tzu and Miyamoto Musashi- the complete history of the Japanese sword and the evolution of the katana- traditional swordsmithing, blade forging and the ancestral techniques of master swordsmiths- the anatomy of the Japanese sword, its symbolism and its uses- traditional Japanese martial arts: kenjutsu, iaidō, kendō, jūjutsu, ninjutsu and tameshigiri- the great martial schools and the transmission of ancient traditions>Through centuries of history, strategy, martial traditions and cultural heritage, Samurais & Bushidō offers a complete exploration of the world of Japanese warriors, their swords, their philosophies and their enduring influence on the modern world.

• ISBN: 9791098473661
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 24.05.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp