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Weapon eBook Series

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  • Weapons of the Samurai

    by Dr Stephen Turnbull ...
    Series Book 79 - Weapon
    This fully illustrated book describes and analyses the range of weapons and equipment traditionally associated with the samurai, Japan's superlative warriors.Beginning with the rise of the samurai during the 10th century, this lively study traces the introduction of edged weapons (cutting and piercing) and missile weapons (bows and guns) over the next 500 years. The book shows clearly how they ... Read more

    S$ 24.19 SGD

  • Katana

    The Samurai Sword

    by Dr Stephen Turnbull ...
    Series series Weapon
    The Samurai sword of Japan is probably the finest edged weapon ever made. This volume by leading Samurai expert Stephen Turnbull reveals the story of how and why it achieved this distinction. Particular attention is paid to the development of the familiar curved blade from the original straight blades, the associated development of Japan's famous steel-making techniques and the challenges from ... Read more

    S$ 21.35 SGD

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  • A Book Of Five Rings (Go Rin No Sho) (Mobi Classics)

    by Miyamoto Musashi ...
    The Book of Five Rings (Go Rin No Sho) is a text on kenjutsu and the martial arts in general, written by the samurai warrior Miyamoto Musashi circa 1645. It is considered a classic treatise on military strategy, much like Sun Tzu's The Art of War and Chanakya's Arthashastra. There have been various translations made over the years, and it enjoys an audience considerably broader than only that of ... Read more

    S$ 1.32 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Book of Five Rings

    Miyamoto Musashi's Timeless Strategy Guide to Mastery, Discipline, and the Way of the Warrior

    by Miyamoto Musashi ...
    ⚔️ Win without fear. Fight without hesitation. Master the way. Written in 1645 by legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings is a powerful treatise on strategy, discipline, and self-mastery—used by warriors, business leaders, and thinkers for over 350 years. More than a martial arts manual, this timeless work reveals how to navigate conflict, sharpen your mind, and achieve victory ... Read more

    S$ 1.98 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Book of Five Rings

    A Classic Text on the Japanese Way of the Sword

    by Miyamoto Musashi ...
    Translated by Thomas Cleary ...
    Series series Shambhala Library
    The Book of Five Rings is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction.The Book of Five Rings ... Read more

    S$ 12.09 SGD

  • Hagakure

    The Book of the Samurai

    by Yamamoto Tsunetomo ...
    Translated by William Scott Wilson ...
    A foremost scholar of samurai texts approaches this martial arts classic as a meditation on the Zen concept of “death of the ego”—offering a fresh translation unlike any other.Discover what it takes to be a samurai with the 18th-century martial arts treatise that delves into minds of legendary Japanese warriors.Living and dying with bravery and honor is at the heart of Hagakure, a series of texts ... Read more

    S$ 15.90 SGD

  • 47 Ronin: Utagawa Kuniyoshi Edition

    by Andrew Forbes, David Henley ...
    The story of the 47 Ronin is perhaps the most popular and best known legend of traditional Japan. Set in the early 18th century, it tells a tale of honour and bloody revenge as the brotherhood of 47 masterless Samurai pursue the ruthless killing of Lord Kira, the official who brought about the downfall and suicide of their master, Lord Asano.This edition of the story is illustrated by the full set ... Read more

    S$ 11.04 SGD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Revenge of the 47 Ronin

    Edo 1703

    by Dr Stephen Turnbull ...
    Series Book 23 - Raid
    When Lord Kira brought about the death of Lord Asano, he made Asano's loyal samurai into ronin – masterless warriors. These men secretly plotted their revenge and one snowy winter's night, launched an ambitious raid against their enemy's mansion in Edo. What ensued was the fiercest sword battle to have been seen in Japan for over a century. The gates were stormed, Lord Kira was captured and ... Read more

    S$ 21.35 SGD

  • The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi

    Hattori Hanzo's Shinobi Hiden and Other Ninja Scrolls

    Edited by Antony Cummins, Yoshie Minami ...
    The shinobi, or ninja, is one of the most widely recognized figures in the world of espionage—and also one of the most misrepresented. What do we really know about the historical shinobi, his tactics, and his role in medieval Japanese society? In Secret Traditions of the Shinobi, these questions—and many more—are answered. Translated into English for the very first time, this widely sought-after ... Read more

    S$ 21.90 SGD

  • Samurai Banner of Furin Kazan

    by Yasushi Inoue ...
    Translated by Yoko Riley ...
    The Samurai Banner of Furin Kazan presents an accurate portrait of this era in Japanese history.Originally published in Japanese in 1959, this classic novel by Yasushi Inoue takes place during the Japanese Warring Era (1467-1573)—a time when a fractured Japan was ruled by three powerful young warlords: Takeda Shingen, Iwagawa Yoshimoto and Hojo Ujiyasu. The story focuses on Takeda Shingen and his ... Read more

    S$ 17.32 SGD

  • The Real Musashi I: The Bushu Denraiki

    by Tachibana Minehide, William de Lange, translator ...
    Series series The Real Musashi: Origins of a Legend
    Miyamoto Musashi (c. 1584-1645) is the most revered and celebrated swordsman in Japanese history; unfortunately, our modern portrait of this folk hero is derived mainly from popular books, comics, and film, with little heed paid to the early records by men who knew Musashi, practiced with Musashi, and went into battle with Musashi.Spanning a period of more than a decade, the author set out to ... Read more

    S$ 13.80 SGD

  • The Life-Giving Sword

    Secret Teachings from the House of the Shogun

    Translated by William Scott Wilson ...
    by Yagyu Munenori ...
    A real-life samurai’s Zen teachings on sword training as a spiritually transformative practice—essential reading for aspiring martial artists and strategic thinkers alikeThe legendary seventeenth-century swordsman Yagyu Munenori was the sword instructor and military and political adviser to two shoguns—and a great rival to Miyamoto Musashi. Despite his martial ability and his political power, ... Read more

    S$ 17.87 SGD