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Legends of the Samurai

by Hiroaki Sato
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This authoritative history of Japan's elite warrior class separates fact from myth as it chronicles centuries of samurai combat, culture, and legend.
In Legends of the Samurai, Hiroaki Sato examines the history of these medieval Japanese warriors, as well as the many long-standing myths that surround them. In doing so, he presents an authentic and revealing picture of these men and their world. Sato's masterful translations of original samurai tales, laws, dicta, reports, and arguments are accompanied by insightful commentary.
With incisive historical research, this volume chronicles the changing ethos of the Japanese warrior from the samurai's historical origins to his rise to political power. A fascinating look at Japanese history as seen through the evolution of the samurai, Legends of the Samurai stands as the ultimate authority on its subject.

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    September 1, 2022

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    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781468301373
      • File size: 1160 KB

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781468301373
      • File size: 1718 KB

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    • English

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  • English