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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 1 625 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 320) Аннотация: This new edition of the «Encyclopedia of Native Tribes of North America» is revised and expanded, including newly commissioned color plates, an extended and illustrated glossary, an appendix that covers major museum and cultural exhibits, and updated census information for both the U.S. and Canada. Respected researcher Michael G. Johnson meticulously details every aspect of each tribe’s history,…