The Evolution of Warfare and Weapons in Japan, 792–1392

The fearsome Japanese samurai, a legendary figure whose primary attribute was loyalty or honor, needs no introduction. He is strongly associated with the equally famous katana. The popular image of the samurai probably would appear wearing armor but certainly does not carry a shield. This figure, ma...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sean O’Reilly
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-01-01
Series:Histories
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2409-9252/4/1/2