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  MIYAMOTO MUSASHI ; His Life and Writings
Kenji Tokitsu
BOOK, 150 x 227 mm, 526 pp, 14 photos (color), 745 grams

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Miyamoto Musashi is the most famous samurai of all time. His masterwork, the Book of Five Rings is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Over the centuries, Musashi's reputation has grown to mythic proportions, but much about Musashi and his life remains a mystery. Here, Kenji Tokitsu turns a critical eye on Musashi's life and writings, separating fact from fiction, and providing a view of the man and his ideas. More...

  SAMURAI AND THE SACRED
Stephen Turnbull
BOOK, 197 x 248 mm, 224 pp, 132 photos (full-color) , 1015 grams

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The samurai were celebrated warriors, but they were also deeply spiritual men whose religious beliefs sustained and inspired their forays into battle. In this entirely original work, Stephen Turnbull, a leading authority on Japanese history and author of more than 50 books, reveals the soul of the samurai in a thoughtful exploration of the religions and philosophies that motivated them. More...

  SAMURAI SWORDSMAN ; Master of War
Stephen Turnbull
BOOK, 237 x 317 mm, 208 pp, 180 photos &ill. (full-color), 1470 grams

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In this beautiful large-size book, authoritative military history expert Stephen Turnbull shows how the samurai evolved from the primitive fighters of the 7th century into an invincible military caste with a fearsome reputation. ''The Samurai Swordsman: Master of War'' brings to life the history behind the courageous and highly disciplined fighting men of early Japan. More...

  THE NINJA ; Ancient Shadow Warriors of Japan
Kacem Zoughari
BOOK, 200 x 260 mm, 192 pp, 170 photos, 45 in full-color, 730 grams

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This book takes ninjutsu research to a new level. It is the fruit of more than 10 years of study, practice and investigation into the art of ninjutsu. It includes studies of ninjutsu history, philosophy, and wisdom, and presents a wide range of information from authors, historians, chronicles and scrolls in order to foster a deep understanding of this shadowy art. More...