Japanese Arms and Armour
Ian Bottomley
Japan is a mysterious and beguiling country, steeped in the deepest
of traditions yet strikingly modern. Here, Curator Emeritus Ian
Bottomley sheds light on one of the most popular facets of the
Royal Armouries’ collection, reflecting this mesmeric harmony of
reverence and reinvention. He offers an overview of Japanese arms
and armour from the middle ages to the twentieth century,
describing sword-making, firearms technology, key military
campaigns and samurai culture in the ‘Land of the Rising
Sun’.
Taking a historical perspective, the book covers:
The Classic Period (to 1467)
The Country at War (1467-1543)
The Arrival of the Gun (1543-1603)
The Edo Period (1603-1853)
The Final Flowering (1853 and beyond)
The book forms part of a series of introductions to aspects of the
Royal Armouries’ collection of arms and armour. Written by
specialists in the field, they are packed full of fascinating
information and stunning photography.
Format 23x17 cm, Paperback, 80 Seiten, durchgängig farbig
bebildert, Best.-Nr.: RAM005