Ian Bottomley provides an overview of Japanese arms and armour from the middle ages to the twentieth century, describing sword-making, the rise of firearms, and highlights from key military campaigns. The book forms part of a series of introductions to aspects of the Royal Armouries' collection of a...

Ian Bottomley provides an overview of Japanese arms and armour from the middle ages to the twentieth century, describing sword-making, the rise of firearms, and highlights from key military campaigns. The book forms part of a series of introductions to aspects of the Royal Armouries' collection of arms and armour.