9784805310359-4805310359-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

ISBN-13: 9784805310359
ISBN-10: 4805310359
Edition: Hardcover with DVD
Author: Colin M. Roach
Publication date: 2010
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Format: Hardcover 176 pages
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ISBN-13: 9784805310359
ISBN-10: 4805310359
Edition: Hardcover with DVD
Author: Colin M. Roach
Publication date: 2010
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Format: Hardcover 176 pages

Summary

Japanese Swords: Cultural Icons of a Nation: The History, Metallurgy and Iconography of the Samurai Sword (ISBN-13: 9784805310359 and ISBN-10: 4805310359), written by authors Colin M. Roach, was published by Tuttle Publishing in 2010. With an overall rating of 4.3 stars, it's a notable title among other Criticism (Arts History & Criticism, Japan, Asian History) books. You can easily purchase or rent Japanese Swords: Cultural Icons of a Nation: The History, Metallurgy and Iconography of the Samurai Sword (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Criticism books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $3.95.

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Author Colin M. Roach collaborated with top-level artisans, historians, and martial arts experts to create a unique, in-depth study of these magnificent weapons from a historical, iconographical, and technological perspective. In addition to a foreword by seventh degree iaido black belt Nicklaus Suino and a sidebar by Mukansa-level polisher Abe Kazunori, Japanese Swords includes rare looks into the world of Mukansa-level swordsmiths Kawachi Kunihira and Gassan Sadatoshi. Complemented by hundreds of stunning high-resolution photos and a DVD, Japanese Swords is a must-have addition to any Japanophile's library.

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