Author: Jay Navok
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
ISBN: 1419608142
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
The book Warriors of Legend is one of the first of its kind, using a specific Japanese anime/manga series- the megahit Sailor Moon- to teach about Japan. Neophytes to Japan studies will find Warriors of Legend an accessible way to learn about this fascinating country. Those who know quite a lot about Japan already will find their understanding enhanced by the way the book analyzes the nuances of Tokyo's history and Japanese society. The book also argues that Sailor Moon is a unique series in that it was both internationally popular and strongly structured by the culture of the city of Tokyo and post-Economic Bubble Japan.
Warriors of Legend
Author: Jay Navok
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
ISBN: 1419608142
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
The book Warriors of Legend is one of the first of its kind, using a specific Japanese anime/manga series- the megahit Sailor Moon- to teach about Japan. Neophytes to Japan studies will find Warriors of Legend an accessible way to learn about this fascinating country. Those who know quite a lot about Japan already will find their understanding enhanced by the way the book analyzes the nuances of Tokyo's history and Japanese society. The book also argues that Sailor Moon is a unique series in that it was both internationally popular and strongly structured by the culture of the city of Tokyo and post-Economic Bubble Japan.
Publisher: Booksurge Publishing
ISBN: 1419608142
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
The book Warriors of Legend is one of the first of its kind, using a specific Japanese anime/manga series- the megahit Sailor Moon- to teach about Japan. Neophytes to Japan studies will find Warriors of Legend an accessible way to learn about this fascinating country. Those who know quite a lot about Japan already will find their understanding enhanced by the way the book analyzes the nuances of Tokyo's history and Japanese society. The book also argues that Sailor Moon is a unique series in that it was both internationally popular and strongly structured by the culture of the city of Tokyo and post-Economic Bubble Japan.
Legends of the Clans
Author: Erin Hunter
Publisher: Harper
ISBN: 9780606396424
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover untold stories about three legendary cats of ThunderClan. Find out why Spottedleaf left her warrior training to become a medicine cat, explore Pinestar's past, and travel back to the Clan's earliest days with its first leader.
Publisher: Harper
ISBN: 9780606396424
Category : Cats
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover untold stories about three legendary cats of ThunderClan. Find out why Spottedleaf left her warrior training to become a medicine cat, explore Pinestar's past, and travel back to the Clan's earliest days with its first leader.
Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone Present Legend of the Shadow Warriors
Author: Stephen Hand
Publisher: Puffin HC
ISBN: 9780140342727
Category : Fantasy games
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
Publisher: Puffin HC
ISBN: 9780140342727
Category : Fantasy games
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
The Templars
Author: Geordie Torr
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1839404760
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Shrouded in myth and conspiracy, the history of the Knights Templar is little understood. Geordie Torr pulls fact from fiction, revealing the astonishing tale of this military-religious order that dominated the politics of the medieval Middle East. Initially created to protect Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land in the wake of the First Crusade, the Templars soon became an institution of incredible power, possessing wealth and influence throughout the courts of Europe. Yet just two centuries later they dramatically fell as its members were accused of heresy and burned at the stake. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the wars between Christians and Muslims, this illustrated book brings to life the legacy of this secretive order and the characters who defined the era.
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
ISBN: 1839404760
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Shrouded in myth and conspiracy, the history of the Knights Templar is little understood. Geordie Torr pulls fact from fiction, revealing the astonishing tale of this military-religious order that dominated the politics of the medieval Middle East. Initially created to protect Christian pilgrims to the Holy Land in the wake of the First Crusade, the Templars soon became an institution of incredible power, possessing wealth and influence throughout the courts of Europe. Yet just two centuries later they dramatically fell as its members were accused of heresy and burned at the stake. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the wars between Christians and Muslims, this illustrated book brings to life the legacy of this secretive order and the characters who defined the era.
The Bronze Lie
Author: Myke Cole
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472843746
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 489
Book Description
Covering Sparta's full classical history, The Bronze Lie examines the myth of Spartan warrior supremacy. The last stand at Thermopylae made the Spartans legends in their own time, famous for their toughness, stoicism and martial prowess – but was this reputation earned? This book paints a very different picture of Spartan warfare – punctuated by frequent and heavy losses. We also discover a society dedicated to militarism not in service to Greek unity or to the Spartan state itself, but as a desperate measure intended to keep its massive population of helots (a near-slave underclass) in line. What successes there were, such as in the Peloponnesian Wars, gave Sparta only a brief period of hegemony over Greece. Today, there is no greater testament to this than the relative position of modern Sparta and its famous rival Athens. The Bronze Lie explores the Spartans' arms and armor, tactics and strategy, the personalities of commanders and the common soldiery alike. It looks at the major battles, with a special focus on previously under-publicized Spartan reverses that have been left largely unexamined. The result is a refreshingly honest and accurate account of Spartan warfare.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472843746
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 489
Book Description
Covering Sparta's full classical history, The Bronze Lie examines the myth of Spartan warrior supremacy. The last stand at Thermopylae made the Spartans legends in their own time, famous for their toughness, stoicism and martial prowess – but was this reputation earned? This book paints a very different picture of Spartan warfare – punctuated by frequent and heavy losses. We also discover a society dedicated to militarism not in service to Greek unity or to the Spartan state itself, but as a desperate measure intended to keep its massive population of helots (a near-slave underclass) in line. What successes there were, such as in the Peloponnesian Wars, gave Sparta only a brief period of hegemony over Greece. Today, there is no greater testament to this than the relative position of modern Sparta and its famous rival Athens. The Bronze Lie explores the Spartans' arms and armor, tactics and strategy, the personalities of commanders and the common soldiery alike. It looks at the major battles, with a special focus on previously under-publicized Spartan reverses that have been left largely unexamined. The result is a refreshingly honest and accurate account of Spartan warfare.
Warriors of the Wasteland
Author: John Grigsby
Publisher: Watkins Publishing
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
In this exhaustively researched work John Grigsby reveals how behing this medieval tale lies the dim remembrance of a cult of human sacrifice that forms the backbone of Pagan Celtic religion.
Publisher: Watkins Publishing
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
In this exhaustively researched work John Grigsby reveals how behing this medieval tale lies the dim remembrance of a cult of human sacrifice that forms the backbone of Pagan Celtic religion.
Beautiful Warrior
Author: Emily Arnold McCully
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Braille books
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
From the Caldecott Medal-winning author/illustrator of "Mirette on the Highwire" comes this dramatic, multi-layered story of two legendary women warriors, Wu Mei, the "beautiful warrior", and her most famous pupil, Mingyi. Full color.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Braille books
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
From the Caldecott Medal-winning author/illustrator of "Mirette on the Highwire" comes this dramatic, multi-layered story of two legendary women warriors, Wu Mei, the "beautiful warrior", and her most famous pupil, Mingyi. Full color.
Ancient Voices, Current Affairs
Author: Steven McFadden
Publisher: Bear & Company
ISBN: 9781879181007
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Publisher: Bear & Company
ISBN: 9781879181007
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
Mulan
Author: Faye-Lynn Wu
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780062803412
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Mulan is a curious, clever young girl with a love for adventure and learning. But there is no greater love than the one she has for her family. She will do anything for them—even if it means joining the army disguised as a man in her father’s place. In battle, Mulan must find her bravery and her strength to become the legendary woman warrior she is destined to be. In this retelling of The Ballad of Mulan, the Chinese folktale comes to life through striking full-color illustrations. Readers will cheer for our hero in this classic story of courage, persistence, and standing up for what one believes in.
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780062803412
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Mulan is a curious, clever young girl with a love for adventure and learning. But there is no greater love than the one she has for her family. She will do anything for them—even if it means joining the army disguised as a man in her father’s place. In battle, Mulan must find her bravery and her strength to become the legendary woman warrior she is destined to be. In this retelling of The Ballad of Mulan, the Chinese folktale comes to life through striking full-color illustrations. Readers will cheer for our hero in this classic story of courage, persistence, and standing up for what one believes in.
Legends of the Samurai
Author: Hiroaki Sato
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1468301373
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
This authoritative history of Japan’s elite warrior class separates fact from myth as it chronicles centuries of samurai combat, culture, and legend. In Legends of the Samurai, Hiroaki Sato examines the history of these medieval Japanese warriors, as well as the many long-standing myths that surround them. In doing so, he presents an authentic and revealing picture of these men and their world. Sato’s masterful translations of original samurai tales, laws, dicta, reports, and arguments are accompanied by insightful commentary. With incisive historical research, this volume chronicles the changing ethos of the Japanese warrior from the samurai's historical origins to his rise to political power. A fascinating look at Japanese history as seen through the evolution of the samurai, Legends of the Samurai stands as the ultimate authority on its subject.
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1468301373
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
This authoritative history of Japan’s elite warrior class separates fact from myth as it chronicles centuries of samurai combat, culture, and legend. In Legends of the Samurai, Hiroaki Sato examines the history of these medieval Japanese warriors, as well as the many long-standing myths that surround them. In doing so, he presents an authentic and revealing picture of these men and their world. Sato’s masterful translations of original samurai tales, laws, dicta, reports, and arguments are accompanied by insightful commentary. With incisive historical research, this volume chronicles the changing ethos of the Japanese warrior from the samurai's historical origins to his rise to political power. A fascinating look at Japanese history as seen through the evolution of the samurai, Legends of the Samurai stands as the ultimate authority on its subject.