Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan - HC w/DJ 1999

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Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan - HC w/DJ 1999:
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\"Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan\" - by Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook - Hardcover w/Dustjacket - Published in 1999 by Castle Books - 483 pages (with numerous black & white illustrations) - both book and DJ are in very good condition. Secrets of the Samurai is the definitive study of the martial arts of feudal Japan, explaining in detail the weapons, techniques, strategies, and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a formidable foe. Beginning with a panoramic survey of the tumultuous early struggles of warlords contending for political ascendancy, the work outlines the relentless progression of the military class toward absolute power. In addition to illustrating actual methods of combat, the authors discuss in detail the crucial training necessary to develop a warrior\'s inner power and to concentrate all his energies into a single force. Secrets of the Samurai is an essential text for anyone with an interest in Japanese combat techniques, weaponry, or military history. This edition also contains a preface by the authors and numerous illustrations by Oscar Ratti. Chapters include: The Bushi; The Heimin; The Centers of Martial Instruction; Armed Bujutsu; Unarmed Bujutsu; Control and Power; Strategic Principles; and Morality of Bujutsu. There are some small nicks on the top and bottom edges of the covers of the book, itself, an inscription on the first blank page and a tiny 1/4\" tear on the DJ on the bottom of the front cover that has been sealed ion the inside with magic tape, but this book is still in very good condition. Please see the scan for the cover. No collection of martial arts books is complete without this one. You won\'t be disappointed. All previous buyers of my martial arts books have been completely satisfied. I have many others available; please inquire. The book will be sent via Media mail in the USA to minimize shipping costs. I will combine shipping to reduce charges for multiple items. If you purchase more than one item, please wait until I send you an invoice with the appropriate combined shipping discount. Priority mail is also available. If interested, please inquire. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.com. Please see my sales and my store for a wide variety of sports and non-sports collectibles. All items are packed with care to insure safe delivery. Please contact me if you have any questions.3-30-17 -- 32.4

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