Samurai, the Story of a Warrior Tradition: The Story of a Warrior Tradition

"...a very succinct and well-illustrated starting point for those wishing to understand the central theme of the samurai tradition in Japanese culture....Shows the samurai as a multidimensional cultural asset?not only a swordsman but a leader, businessman, etc. This is a refreshing treatment...the class is shown in the context of the times, from the tenth century to today. It is noteworthy that female samurai are given their due...an excellent choice...."?LJ. 144 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 X 11 3/8.