Author: Clive Sinclaire 144 pages, 93 b/w illustrations, 141 colour illustrations, 280 x 257 mm, hard cover
ISBN 978-3-613-30510-6 The last thousand years of Japanese history substantially overlaps with the history of an elite military and caste of warriors which are also famous in Central Europe: the Samurai. Until the late 19th century, they were the only ones allowed to carry weapons. Not only were these weapons extremely effective but also very beautiful and, today, they are especially appreciated by collectors and military historians. This non-fiction book is based on many years of research by the authors. They studied these fascinating weapons and the men who made and carried them. Not only weapon aficionados and collectors will find this book very interesting.