Overview
One of the most successful titles on Watkins' first list with PRHPS was The Book of Ninja by Cummins and Minimi, netting over 3,400 units. Like the earlier volume, The Book of Samurai collects primary source material from Japanese archives. THE LOST ART OF THE SAMURAI- Translations of 2 secret scrolls unveil 290+ lessons that define samurai life on and off the battlefield. Perfect for fans of martial arts, Japanese history, and The Book of Five Rings! Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami have brought the teachings of the famed samurai school Natori-Ryu back to life through The Book of Samurai series. This first installment is a translation of two secret scrolls and establishes the Fundamental Teachings of a samurai student, revealing the basic traditions of Natori-Ryu. The first scroll, Heika Jodan, contains 290 lessons that define the baseline for samurai during times of peace-a time which is considered as preparation for war. It focuses each student on expanding their own ability and conduct, giving them the mind-set needed for any battles to come. The second scroll, Ippei Yoko, moves the student onto the field of battle. It provides them with an understanding of what is expected during a campaign of war and the necessary guidance for samurai who are to take up arms for the first time. These first two Natori-Ryu documents are an in-depth and detailed account of the practicality of samurai warfare, opening up the lost world of these Japanese warriors to all modern readers.
Full Product Details
Author: Antony Cummins, MA ,
Yoshie Minami
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
Imprint: Watkins Publishing
Edition: New edition
Volume: 1
Dimensions:
Width: 15.30cm
, Height: 3.60cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.692kg
ISBN: 9781780288888
ISBN 10: 1780288883
Pages: 416
Publication Date: 15 October 2015
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Author Information
Antony Cummins is the founder of the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team, which has previously publishedThe Book of Ninja(Watkins). Antony also works as a consultant and co-presenter on produce high-end documentaries on Japan that are distributed by National Geographic. He has been recognised by peers as a leading expert in the discovery of military arts of medieval Japan. Yoshie Minami was born in Tokyo and currently lives in Saitama, Japan. She has a BA degree in Linguistics from the International Christian University. As a translator, she has publishedTrue Path of the Ninja,Secret Traditions of theShinobi,Iga and Koka Ninja Skills,Samurai War Storiesand has worked with Antony on various projects including the Japanese bookTrue English.
