Western scholars and educators are generally far less familiar with the samurai in his original-and, ostensibly, primary-role 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 ...
Read More
Western scholars and educators are generally far less familiar with the samurai in his original-and, ostensibly, primary-role 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.
Read Less
Add this copy of Legacies of the Sword: the Kashima-Shinryu and Samurai to cart. $4.24, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Dallas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by University of Hawaii Press.
Add this copy of Legacies of the Sword: the Kashima-Shinryu and Samurai to cart. $4.31, very good condition, Sold by Half Price Books Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by University of Hawaii Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Legacies of the Sword: the Kashima-Shinryu and Samurai to cart. $5.81, very good condition, Sold by BooksRun rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Philadelphia, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by University of Hawaii Press.
Add this copy of Legacies of the Sword: The Kashima-Shinryu and Samurai to cart. $14.00, like new condition, Sold by Exlibooks rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from WOODSTOCK, MD, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by University of Hawaii Press.
Add this copy of Legacies of the Sword: the Kashima-Shinryu and Samurai to cart. $15.99, like new condition, Sold by Arbor-Scout rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ann Arbor, MI, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by University of Hawaii Press.
Add this copy of Legacies of the Sword the Kashima-Shinryu and Samurai to cart. $17.00, very good condition, Sold by Neil Shillington rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hobe Sound, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by University of Hawaii Press.
Add this copy of Legacies of the Sword: the Kashima-Shinryu and Samurai to cart. $30.11, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by University of Hawaii Press.
Add this copy of Legacies of the Sword: the Kashima-Shinryu and Samurai to cart. $52.31, new condition, Sold by Just one more Chapter rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Miramar, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by University of Hawaii Press.
