Japanese Swords: Cultural Icons of a Nation: The History, Metallurgy and Iconography of the Samurai Sword

Japanese Swords: Cultural Icons of a Nation: The History, Metallurgy and Iconography of the Samurai Sword
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  • 作者:Colin M.Roach
  • 出版社:Baker & Taylor Books
  • 出版日期:2010-12-10
  • 語言:英文
  • ISBN10:4805310359
  • ISBN13:9784805310359
  • 裝訂:精裝 / 24.1 x 31.1 x 1.9 cm / 普通級
 

內容簡介

The Japanese sword is much more than just a weaponùit is a social and religious icon. Traditionally worn by the samurai warrior as an instrument of justice and courage, the sword was an embodiment of the soul of the person who wielded it that was at once sacred and symbolic. Swords of Japan is the first book to tell the full story of the Japanese sword's rise to greatness by discussing its long history and development, its spiritual symbolism, the esoteric metallurgical techniques used to make the sword, as well as the difficult training techniques used by skilled swordsmen.

Swords of Japan is complemented by stunning high-resolution photos, a foreword by sixth degree Iaido black belt Nicklaus Suino, an afterword by expert sword polisher and ôMukansaö Abe Kazunori, and a DVD featuring a beautifully filmed documentary and two bonus features.
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