Modern Japanese swords and swordsmiths : from 1868 to the present

書誌事項

Modern Japanese swords and swordsmiths : from 1868 to the present

Leon and Hiroko Kapp, Yoshindo Yoshihara ; photography by Tom Kishida

Kodansha USA, 2013

1st US ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

First ed. published in Japan in 2002 by Kodansha International

内容説明・目次

内容説明

The lineage of the Japanese sword can be traced back over a thousand years, and throughout its long history the sword has emerged as one of Japan's most durable cultural assets. Part of its mythical appeal lies in the unique harmony of its historical roles as deadly hand-held weapon, embodiment of the samurai spirit, and powerful symbol of warfare. The types of sword that have been made, their forging methods, and the styles of blade have been influenced by historical events and shaped by developments in the means of combat, giving rise to five distinct periods and a

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詳細情報

  • NII書誌ID(NCID)
    BB17563428
  • ISBN
    • 9781568365190
  • 出版国コード
    us
  • タイトル言語コード
    eng
  • 本文言語コード
    eng
  • 出版地
    New York
  • ページ数/冊数
    223 p
  • 大きさ
    27cm
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