Japanese swords : cultural icons of a nation : the history, metallurgy and iconography of the Samurai sword /
Japanese Swords : CULTURAL ICONS OF A NATION The History,Metallurgy and Iconography of the Samurai Sword /
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| Author / Creator: | Roach, C. M. (Colin M.) |
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Imprint: | Tokyo ; Rutland, Vt. : Tuttle Pub., 2010. |
| Description: | 176 p. : col. ill., map ; 31 cm. |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | DVD Video Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8288755 |
Table of Contents:
- Introducing the Japanese sword. Appreciating the Japanese sword
- Creating a Japanese sword
- History and culture. Early Japanese swords
- Nara period swords
- Medieval Japanese swords
- Edo period swords
- Modern Japanese swords
- The art of wordsmanship. Japanese swordsmanship today
- Conclusion. Passion and preservation.
