{"product_id":"the-samurai-encyclopedia-by-constantine-nomikos-vaporis-9784805317082","title":"The Samurai Encyclopedia","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA captivating and comprehensive guide to Japan's elite class of warriors.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Samurai played a leading role in Japanese society for centuries, and this is the first encyclopedia to showcase the fascinating history and culture of these enigmatic warriors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Samurai Encyclopedia\u003c\/i\u003e contains 171 highly detailed alphabetical entries and essays on a broad variety of fascinating topics, including the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSamurai weapons and armour, including the fearsome katana sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFamous Samurai including Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's greatest swordsman; Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa shogunate; and Toyotomi Hideyoshi, a unifier of Japan and notorious persecutor of Christians in the 16th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Battle of Sekigahara, the largest battle ever to take place in Japan, and the Boshin War, which led to the fall of the shogunate and restoration of imperial power\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe Bushido code — the legendary Samurai code of chivalry and honour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA foreword by Samurai scholar and martial arts expert Alexander Bennett provides expert insights into the lives and philosophy of the Samurai. Also included are many informative sidebars, suggestions for further reading, a selection of primary sources, and over 125 illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854181126380,"sku":"9784805317082","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/25561403483898.jpg?v=1759235859","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-samurai-encyclopedia-by-constantine-nomikos-vaporis-9784805317082","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}