Armed Martial Arts of Japan: Swordsmanship and Archery

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Summary: Just the Facts, Sir, just the facts
Review: This is the first book that I have read that presents clear and comprehensive look at Swordsmanship and Archery. This book is more historical in its nature. If you are looking for a MA manual this it is not. Here the author presents scholarly treatment of Swordsmanship and Archery in context to social history of Japan and I admire him for that reason. I have come away with a deeper understanding of the subject and a greater appreciation for how these two martial arts evolved through out the history of Japan. A Great Work.