OSCAR RATTI - Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan

Tuttle Publishing, 1991. First Edition, Softcover. Very Good Condition. 9780804816847 A very clean bright copy. Very slight corner curling to cover edges, pages are unmarked. "Secrets of the Samurai" ise a great book for both the marital arts history novice and the expert. It combines excellent writing with exhaustive research. The book chronicles the development of Japanese martial arts throughout Japan's turbulent history. It provides not only extensive information about the many kinds of martial disciplines but also about the political and social context in which they developed. It is also fascinating to read and to look at, having many excellent illustrations. This book is perfect for the military history buff or anyone interested in the martial arts. (Reader review) 484 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Martial Arts; ISBN/EAN: 9780804816847. Inventory No: dscf8149.