Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords

Download or Read eBook Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords PDF written by Markus Sesko and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-09-30 with total page 554 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords
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ISBN-10 : 9781312563155
ISBN-13 : 131256315X
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Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords by : Markus Sesko

Book excerpt: This completely new encyclopedic reference for the Japanese sword contains about 2,500 terms, many of them illustrated by photos and drawings. The Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords is an A-Z general encyclopedia covering each and every part of the sword: the blade, the mountings, the fittings, and all their different interpretations. Further, this encyclopedia also explains the literal or etymological meaning of each Japanese term and provides an even deeper insight into the subject.


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