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Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: With their flamboyant clothing and armour, their adherence to Bushi-do — the Way of the Warrior — and the images of lone chivalrous sword-wielding Japanese knights, the Samurai has long been a favourite in the west. A member of the aristocracy from the tenth century, Samuai have a fascinating 700-year history during which they progressed from mounted archers, through the cult of the sword to the…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Samurai: An Illustrated History brings the violent, tumultuous, and, at the same time, elegant world of the medieval Japanese samurai to life. With a general introduction that examines the origins of the samurai and their rise to power, Samurai presents a chronological coverage of samurai history detailing the main battles, personnel, and general themes. Additional chapters are studies of samurai…