Encyclopedia of Japanese Swords (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781312563155)

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.

Author: Markus Sesko
ISBN-10: 131256315X
ISBN-13: 9781312563155
Publisher: Lulu.com
Language: English
Published: 09/30/2014
Pages: 554
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.99lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d