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In the last years and decades several publications and translations on the subject of the Japanese Sword have been published in the West. In this way, the historical background, the characteristics of the blades, smiths, and schools, as well as the art of sword forging, and the sword fittings were introduced and explained. The aim of this publication is now to bring the reader closer to the role the Japanese sword the nihontô played in the warrior class and the Japanese society, namely by the means of legends, stories, and anecdotes on famous swords and their swordsmiths, embedded in an explanation of the background and other relevant facts. In the end, the reader should have an idea about the high value that was placed on this proverbial legendary weapon that span than a thousand years of Japanese history (and even still today as an object of art). The aim was to obtain a balance between easy access for beginners and detailed facts for confirmed enthusiasts.

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Book category Books in English Humanities History

• Full title: Legends and Stories around the Japanese Sword
• Author: Markus Sesko
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 186
• EAN: 9783842366039
• ISBN: 3842366035
• ID: 01810915
• Publisher: Books on Demand
• Weight: 254 g
• Dimensions: 211 × 150 × 14 mm
• Date of publishing: 30. May 2011

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