Arms and Armor of the Samurai

With introduction by Dr. Y. Sasan. Expertly written and researched history of Japanese weaponry. Traces the rise, development, and demise of the Samurai who dominated Japan for over 700 years. With many previously unpublished photographs. 270 illustrations.

• Author
• Ian Bottomley, Anthony Hopson

• Format
• hardcover

• Pages
• 192

• Publisher
• Gramercy

• Language
• english

• ISBN
• 9780517103180

• Genres
• japan, history, art

• Release date
• 1988