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Author : Jim Dawson
Release : 2007-01-01
Genre : Japan
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Book Synopsis Swords of Imperial Japan, 1868-1945 by : Jim Dawson
Download or read book Swords of Imperial Japan, 1868-1945 written by Jim Dawson. This book was released on 2007-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard Fuller
Release : 1986-01-01
Genre : Art
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Book Synopsis Military Swords of Japan, 1868-1945 by : Richard Fuller
Download or read book Military Swords of Japan, 1868-1945 written by Richard Fuller. This book was released on 1986-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Ron Gregory
Release : 1995
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Book Synopsis Military swords of Japan 1868-1945 by : Ron Gregory
Download or read book Military swords of Japan 1868-1945 written by Ron Gregory. This book was released on 1995. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Richard Fuller
Release : 1993-03
Genre : Swords
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Book Rating : 833/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Military Swords of Japan, 1868-1945 by : Richard Fuller
Download or read book Military Swords of Japan, 1868-1945 written by Richard Fuller. This book was released on 1993-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A reference/historical guide to the ""collectable"" market of Japanese military swords. Subjects covered include rebellion swords, Army, Air Force and home-defence emergency-issue swords, civil officials' swords, detail on blades, swordsmiths and markings, and collecting."
Author : Otto Maxein
Release : 2021-04-30
Genre : Technology & Engineering
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Book Synopsis Samurai Swords for the Material Battle by : Otto Maxein
Download or read book Samurai Swords for the Material Battle written by Otto Maxein. This book was released on 2021-04-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the advent of World War I, infantry rapiers or cavalry sabers had practically become obsolete on the European battlefields due to the introduction of machine weapons and tanks. At the same time, in Japan, the samurai sword experienced an impressive renaissance due to the growing demand of Japanese officers for traditionally forged swords. Samurai Swords for the Material Battle tells the story of the last Samurai Swords forged for battle and answers the question of why Japan's soldiers entrusted their fate to these swords in the inferno of material battles. Impressive visual documents tell of the events of that time and allow the viewer to imagine the hell through which the soldiers of all warring parties went. Using the example of the works of contemporary swordsmiths, the author not only proves the art status of these swords. He also examines the question of whether only swords from Tamahagane can be genuine Nihon-to. Purists will be shocked by the estimation of a leading contemporary swordsmith who recommended that the Japanese War Ministry supply all swordsmiths with Manchurian steel. Likewise, the estimation of Japanese swordsmen who fought to the death with their swords is likely to turn many Budo devotees' idea of the ideal fighting sword on its head. Based on the personal fates of Japanese soldiers, the author evokes the spirit of the last samurai. The reader can understand how the Japanese sword myth and the samurai's code of honor shaped the Japanese society up to the time of the Second World War and had a decisive influence on their actions. By not looking at the swords in isolation, but placing them in the focus of contemporary historical events, this book differs from many reference books in this genre and complements the existing literature in a unique way. Competently and carefully researched, it is for the connoisseur of the subject as well as for beginners or readers interested in contemporary history a real treasure trove and exciting reading to the end.
