Japanese Arms and Armour front cover
Map of Japan on a book page with a table of contents on the left.
Book page with illustrations of a samurai and archery equipment on a white background
Diagram of parts of a sword with labeled components on a light blue background

Japanese Arms and Armour

£9.99

 Buy 3, pay for 2 across the Arms and Armour book series.

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.

"A skilful introduction to traditional Japanese arms and armour, combining scholarly clarity with intriguing insights”

– Natasha Bennett, Acting Curator, Oriental Collection.

  • Publisher: ‎ Trustees of the Royal Armouries; Illustrated edition (10 April 2017)
  • Language: ‎ English
  • Paperback‏
  • 96 pages
  • ISBN-10: ‎ 0948092793
  • ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0948092794
  • Dimensions: ‎ 16.51 x 0.76 x 22.86 cm

About the author;

Ian Bottomley is Curator Emeritus of Oriental Collections at the Royal Armouries.


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Brand: Royal Armouries

Genre: Japanese

Author: Ian Bottomley

Publisher: Royal Armouries

Date: 13 March 2017

Images: Colour

Cover: Paperback

ISBN: 9780948092794

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