Japanese Arms and Armour by Ian Bottomley (2018, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherRoyal Armouries
ISBN-100948092793
ISBN-139780948092794
eBay Product ID (ePID)240069849

Product Key Features

Number of Pages96 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameJapanese Arms and Armour
SubjectAsia / Japan, Military / Weapons, Military / General
Publication Year2018
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaHistory
AuthorIan Bottomley
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2017-431374
Dewey Edition23
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal355.820952
SynopsisJapan is a mysterious and beguiling country, steeped in the deepest of traditions yet strikingly modern. Here, Curator Emeritus Ian Bottomley sheds light on one of the most popular facets of the Royal Armouries' collection, reflecting this mesmeric harmony of reverence and reinvention. He offers an overview of Japanese arms and armour from the ......, Japan is a mysterious and beguiling country, steeped in the deepest of traditions yet strikingly modern. Here, Curator Emeritus Ian Bottomley sheds light on one of the most popular facets of the Royal Armouries' collection, reflecting this mesmeric harmony of reverence and reinvention. He offers an overview of Japanese arms and armour from the middle ages to the twentieth century, describing sword-making, firearms technology, key military campaigns and samurai culture in the 'Land of the Rising Sun'.The book forms part of a series of introductions to aspects of the Royal Armouries' collection of arms and armour. Written by specialists in the field, they are packed full of fascinating information and stunning photography. Royal Armouries is the national museum of arms and armour, with sites at Leeds, the Tower of London and Fort Nelson, Hampshire., Japan is a mysterious and beguiling country, steeped in the deepest of traditions yet strikingly modern. Here, Curator Emeritus Ian Bottomley sheds light on one of the most popular facets of the Royal Armouries' collection, reflecting this mesmeric harmony of reverence and reinvention. He offers an overview of Japanese arms and armour from the middle ages to the twentieth century, describing sword-making, firearms technology, key military campaigns and samurai culture in the 'Land of the Rising Sun'.
LC Classification NumberU821
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