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Legacies of the Sword: The KashimaShinryu and Samurai Martial Culture,New
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Western scholars and educators are generally far less familiar with the samurai in his originaland, ostensibly, primaryrole as warrior and masters of arms than in his other functions as landowner, feudal lord, literature, or philosopher. Yet, any attempt to comprehend fully the samurai without considering his military abilities and training (bugei) is futile. With verve and wit, Karl Friday combines the results of nearly two decades of fieldwork and archival research to examine samurai martial culture from a broad perspective: as a historical phenomenon, as a worldview, and as a system of physical, spiritual, and moral education.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Legacies of the Sword'? A: The book primarily examines the samurai's role as a warrior and master of arms, highlighting the importance of military abilities and training in understanding samurai culture.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Legacies of the Sword'? A: The author of the book is Karl F. Friday, who combines extensive fieldwork and archival research in his analysis.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'Legacies of the Sword'? A: The book was published on July 1, 1997.
- Q: How many pages does 'Legacies of the Sword' have? A: The book contains 227 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book 'Legacies of the Sword' in? A: This listing is for a 'New' condition copy of the book.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Legacies of the Sword' have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does 'Legacies of the Sword' fall under? A: The book is categorized under Criticism.
- Q: What are the key features of 'Legacies of the Sword'? A: Key features include its insights into samurai martial culture and its scholarly perspective based on decades of research.
- Q: Is there any specific material used in 'Legacies of the Sword'? A: The book does not specify any particular material, as it is a paperback edition.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from 'Legacies of the Sword'? A: Readers can expect a comprehensive examination of samurai martial culture as a historical phenomenon and its implications for understanding the samurai's worldview.