Download or read book Samurai written by Charlotte Guillain and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2010 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses samurai, and their place as warriors in Japanese society.
Download or read book Samurai written by Charlotte Guillain and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2010 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces readers to who samurai were, where they were from, and how they fought
Download or read book Fierce Fighters Samurai written by Charlotte Guillain and published by Raintree Publishers. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces ancient fighters, the battles they fought in and the events they took part in.
Download or read book The Ways of the Samurai From Ronins to Ninjas the Fiercest Warriors in Japan written by Carol Gaskin and published by ibooks. This book was released on 2012-01-10 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the Samurai Code •Only samurai were permitted to wear two swords. •Only sons of the samurai could become samurai. •Suicide was the acceptable solution when honor had been lost. •Looking inside another warrior’s helmet was a grave insult. •Under bushido (the samurai code), samurai pledged justice, courage, benevolence, politenesss, honesty, honor, and loyalty. From history to philosophy to daily lifestyle, find out what made the samurai the fearsome warriors whose legacy survives today. Honor, loyalty, and self-sacrifice defined the life of the samurai, fierce warriors who controlled Japan for more than seven centuries. This book explores the history of these dedicated fighters from their roots as soldiers of the imperial court to their eventual rise to power greater than that of the emperor. Illustrated with B&W era drawings and art.
Download or read book Samurai written by Rupert Matthews and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Japanese samurai followed a strict code of honor called bushido. Though they were professional fighters, samurai valued courage, benevolence, and respect above all else. Many took their own lives after breaking the code. This interesting part of Japanese history will draw in readers with its mystery, brutality, and cultural significance. Full-color photographs and historical images of real samurai give faces to these fearless fighters, and photographs of samurai weapons are impressive to modern eyes. Fascinating details about samurai training and the fighters’ influence on modern Japan will engage readers with both the nation’s history and present-day reality.
Download or read book The Way of the Samurai written by Inazo Nitobe and published by Stanfordpub.com. This book was released on 2024-05-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Way of the Samurai: Unveiling the Heart of Ancient Warriors" When you hear the word "samurai," you might imagine fierce fighters wearing masks and wielding long swords. But there's more to samurai culture than just battles. Inazo Nitobe's classic text reveals that samurai were not only warriors but also part of an aristocratic class. They balanced their martial skills with a deep appreciation for literature and the arts. Key Points: Bushido: This was the samurai's moral code, akin to chivalry. It emphasized qualities like honesty, courage, politeness, and loyalty. Exploring Bushido: The book delves into these values, shedding light on the samurai's way of life. Violent Traditions: Alongside their noble principles, samurai also had brutal practices, such as the intense ritual of hara-kiri (self-immolation). Enduring Influence: Although many aspects of samurai culture have faded, their principles still resonate in modern Japan and beyond. The samurai were more than just warriors-they embodied a rich blend of honor, discipline, and tradition.
Download or read book The Samurai written by Stephen R. Turnbull and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bound by a strict code of honor and driven by a fierce sense of loyalty, the elite fighting class of medieval Japan, the samurai were some of the most feared and respected warriors of all time. In this book, Stephen Turnbull exposes the vibrant and exciting world of the samurai and reveals an all-encompassing warrior culture that was expressed as much through art and poetry as through violence.
Download or read book Fierce Fighters Pack a Of 6 written by Charlotte Guillain and published by Raintree Publishers. This book was released on 2011-06-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series introduces ancient fighters, the battles they fought in and the events they took part in.
Download or read book Samurai Among Panthers written by Diane Carol Fujino and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first biography of Asian American activist and Black Panther Party member Richard Aoki
Download or read book Fierce Fighters Predators written by Lee Martin and published by becker&mayer! kids. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fierce Fighters Predators put the most dominant predators in the world into hypothetical fights and analyzes their power, quickness, venom, to see who would win. For the world’s fiercest predators, winning is second nature. But what would happen if they forgot their prey and battled one another, instead? Featuring dozens of the world’s greatest hunters, Fierce Fighters: Predators showcases the most epic battles imaginable between the champions of the land, sea, and sky. Grizzly versus mountain lion. Electric eel versus piranha. Orca versus great white shark. Komodo dragon versus tiger. Python versus king cobra. These aren’t just head-to-head match-ups—they are tooth-to-tooth and claw-to-claw. Deadly venom against powerful jaws. Speed and agility against brute force. Brainy mammals against cold-blooded reptiles with a survival instinct millions of years in the making. Weigh the skills of the contestants and try to guess who will emerge victorious, then check and see if the experts agree. In these dozens of earth-wide battles, can you predict the most ferocious fighters of all?
Download or read book Samurai written by John Man and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-02-10 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The name 'Samurai' is synonymous with the ultimate warrior. With their elaborate armour, fierce swordsmanship and code of honour, the samurai have become iconic figures whose influence can still be felt today . From Kurosawa's epic Seven Samurai to the figure of Darth Vader in Star Wars, to Manga comics and video games, the figure of the fighting samurai still inspires us today. In John Man's new book we discover the truth behind the legend. From his birth in the shadow of the great volcano Sakurajima, to his glorious death by ritual suicide and disembowelment, Saigo Takamori was the ultimate Samurai leader. His fall brought about the end of hundreds of years of Samurai tradition and in many ways marks the birth of modern Japan. Saigo was a man trapped by paradox: a faithful servant to the emperor, and yet a leader of rebel troops; a mighty Samurai warrior, and also a master of Chinese poetry. His life, and ultimately his death, offer a window into the hundreds of years of culture and tradition that defined the samurai.
Download or read book Samurai Warriors written by Ben Hubbard and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samurai Warriors illustrates the truth about the fighting men that are iconic in Japanese culture. Comprehensive historical text on the samurai separate myth from fact in chapters detailing their history, from formation to decline, their political role and social structure, and their warfare. Photographs, artwork, and maps illustrate their fighting style and strategy, and depict battles, weapons, and armor. For a period of over fifty years, the samurai helped rule Japan, but these fighter still represent the power and prestige of the warrior.
Download or read book The Life of a Samurai Warrior written by Ruth Owen and published by Weigl Publishers. This book was released on 2018-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In days gone by, fearsome armies of warriors did battle in Japan. The warriors fought with swords, spears, and bows and arrows. They were highly skilled, brave, and brutal. They lived and died by the rules of a strict warrior code. They were the samurai—those who serve.
Download or read book The Samurai Swordsman written by Stephen Turnbull and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2008-02-20 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samurai tells the story of the courageous and highly disciplined fighting men of this time, showing how they evolved from the primitive fighters of the seventh century into an invincible military caste with a fearsome reputation. In the early seventh century, the samurai rose to prominence during the struggles between the emperor and the military leaders (shogun). They took part in the invasion of Korea, as well as helping to keep Japan free from foreign influence. From the Heian period through to the Onin wars, the history of the samurai is replete with tales of heroism and bloodshed. Although the samurai is most famous for his use of the sword, he also used a wide variety of other weapons, such as the crossbow, the dagger and the spear. Samurai armour and costume were constantly evolving, and by the twelfth century most samurai were wearing the box-like yoroi armour. Samurai examines samurai fighting tactics, as well as acts such as ritual suicide (hari-kiri) and the taking of enemy heads as trophies.
Download or read book Samurai Fighting Arts written by Fumon Tanaka and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 2003 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces the 18 traditional Japanese martial arts and provides readers with a deeper understanding of the styles formulated in the samurai era - both those that are little known and those still being taught today.
Download or read book Samurai the Story of a Warrior Tradition written by Harry Cook and published by Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1993 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, the Samurai dominated Japan. Although they have disappeared, their values--honor, loyalty, and bravery-continue to influence Japanese thought today. Where did these fierce warriors come from? How did they achieve such power? This engrossing history recounts the Samurai's foundation myths, the tales of princes and emperors who set the stage for the feudal system where the Samurai thrived, the battles that changed Japan's landscape and culture, and the emergence of the clans who became the Samurai's employers. Explore the "way of the warrior" in poetry and image: these contemporary documents reveal the Samurai's high regard for the bow and arrow, their codes of behavior and their attitudes toward fear and death. Photographs show rare surviving specimens of elaborate suits of armor, often beautiful weapons, and castles. Pages abound with drawings, paintings, and photos both classical and modern. Plentiful sidebars focus on especially significant and compelling events. Insightful and physically striking, this thrilling account will mesmerize readers everywhere. A complete history of the Samurai, and tales of how they came to dominate Japan for centuries. Sterling 144 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11 3/8.
Download or read book Jujitsu written by Alix Wood and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jujitsu is a form of martial arts that encourages all useful skills for self-defense. Readers will be introduced to the history of Jujitsu and its main techniques. Helpful diagrams will engage even the most reluctant readers.
