The Samurai in 100 Objects The Fascinating World of the Samurai as Seen Through Arms and Armour, Places and Images | 40.17 MB
Title: The Samurai in 100 Objects The Fascinating World of the Samurai as Seen Through Arms and Armour, Places and Images
Author: Stephen Turnbull
Category: Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectibles, History, Asian, Japan
Language: English | 216 Pages | ISBN: 9781473850392
A journey through the world and culture of these elite Japanese warriors, filled with facts and photos.
From lowly attendants (samurai literally means "those who serve") to members one of the world’s most powerful military organizations, the samurai underwent a progression of changes to reach a preeminent position in Japanese society and culture. Even their eventual eclipse did not diminish their image as elite warriors, and they would live on in stories and films.
This proud and enduring tradition is exemplified and explored by the carefully selected objects gathered here from Japanese locations and from museums around the world. These objects tell the story of the samurai, from acting as the frontier guards for the early emperors to being the inspiration for the kamikaze pilots. The artifacts, many of which are seen here for the first time, include castles, memorial statues, and paintings and prints associated with the rise of the samurai,…
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