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Legends of the Samurai: A History of Warriors

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Legends of the Samurai: A History of Warriors

Over the decades the reputation of the samurai has grown to mythical proportions, owing to such films as Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai and Yojimbo as well as works such as James Clavell's epic Shogun.
In Legends of the Samurai, Hiroaki Sato confronts both the history and the legend of the samurai, untangling the two to present an authentic picture of these legendary warriors.

Through his masterful translations of original samurai tales, laws, dicta, reports, and arguments accompanied by insightful commentary, Sato chronicles the changing ethos of the Japanese warrior from the samurai's historical origins to his rise to political power.

A fascinating look at Japanese history as seen through the evolution of the samurai, Legends of the Samurai stands as the ultimate authority on its subject.
Country USA
Brand Abrams Press
Manufacturer Abrams Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781590207307
ReleaseDate 2012-03-06
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781590207307

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