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156 pages :

colour illustrations.
Daily life - Fighting tactics - Religion - Art - Weapons. (Cover)Contents include: History of the samurai -- Dwellings and daily life -- Samurai spirituality -- Weapons and fighting skills -- Samurai on compaign -- The samurai in battle.
Summary: This book explains every aspect of the samurai life, from their role as imperial palace guards through to the peak of their power and influence. It includes detail on their military training and fighting techniques, their literacy and artistic sensibilities, attitudes to women, ritual suicide, and much more.