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History. Secrets of the Samurai is a definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, illustrating in detail the weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a supremely effective foe.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Castle
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 1999
Edition ‏ : ‎ First Hardcover Edition
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 483 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0785810730
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0785810735
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.06 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 2 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #392,090 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #320 in Japanese History (Books)
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Customers say

Customers find the book highly acclaimed, with one noting it reads like a textbook on samurai history. Moreover, the information quality receives positive feedback, with one customer describing it as an excellent exploration of Japanese martial arts. Additionally, the book features beautiful illustrations. However, the historical value receives mixed reactions from customers.