{"product_id":"the-samurai-encyclopedia-a-comprehensive-guide-to-japans-elite-warrior-class-paperback","title":"The Samurai Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Guide to Japan's Elite Warrior Class - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eConstantine Nomikos Vaporis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAlexander Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA captivating and comprehensive guide to Japan's elite class of warriors--revised and updated with over 70 color photographs!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Samurai played a leading role in Japanese society for centuries, and this is the first encyclopedia to showcase the fascinating history and culture of these enigmatic warriors. With a new foreword by Samurai scholar and martial arts expert Alexander Bennet and over 70 new color photographs, this newly designed edition offers the most comprehensive and enticing collection of Samurai information available today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book contains 171 highly detailed alphabetical entries and essays on a broad variety of intriguing topics, including the following: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSamurai weapons and armor, including the fearsome katana sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamous Samurai including Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's greatest swordsman; Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate; and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a uni?er of Japan and notorious persecutor of Christians in the 16th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Battle of Sekigahara, the largest battle ever to take place in Japan, and the Boshin War, which led to the fall of the shogunate and restoration of imperial power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Bushido code--the legendary Samurai code of chivalry and honor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe new foreword by renowned Samurai historian Alexander Bennett provides expert insights into the lives and philosophy of the Samurai. Also included are many informative sidebars, suggestions for further reading, a selection of primary sources, and over 125 illustrations.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eConstantine Nomikos Vaporis\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of history at the University of Maryland, Baltimore where he teaches Japanese and East Asian History. He has received prestigious research fellowships including a Fulbright Scholar's Award and an NEH grant. His books include \u003ci\u003eBreaking Barriers: Travel and the State in Early Modern Japan\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTour of Duty: Samurai, Military Service in Edo and the Culture of Early Modern Japan.\u003c\/i\u003e He recently collaborated with TedEd to produce an educational animated short film entitled \"A Day in the Life of a Teenage Samurai.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexander Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of Japanese history and Budo theory at Kansai University. He co-founded and continues to publish \u003ci\u003eKendo World, \u003c\/i\u003e the first English-language journal dedicated to Kendo. He holds black belts in several martial disciplines including Kendo Kyoshi 7-dan, Iaido 5-dan, and Naginata 5-dan. His published works include \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Musashi: The Book of Five Rings and Other Works\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 544\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.8 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 25, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766262104352,"sku":"9784805317082","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/0c42b66cb05cd33b463b1b28d343f84d.webp?v=1780288628","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-samurai-encyclopedia-a-comprehensive-guide-to-japans-elite-warrior-class-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}