CRRL My Librarian: Secrets of the Samurai

The True Story of Yasuke, A Legendary Black Warrior in Feudal Japan

by Lockley, Thomas

Book - 2019

A captivating, speculative look at legendary African samurai Yasuke. A captivating, speculative look at legendary African samurai Yasuke. Show less

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The Last Samurai

The Life and Battles of Saigō Takamori

by Ravina, Mark

Book - 2004

A detailed account of the life and times of one of Japan’s last samurai. A detailed account of the life and times of one of Japan’s last samurai. Show less

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Legacies of the Sword

The Kashima-Shinryū and Samurai Martial Culture

by Friday, Karl F.

eBook - 1997

This insightful title focuses on how samurai trained and maintained their skills. This insightful title focuses on how samurai trained and maintained their skills. Show less

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Samurai

An Illustrated History

by Kure, Mitsuo

Book - 2002

Featuring nearly 800 color photographs, maps and sketches, this is an excellent visual resource for those interested in the samurai. Featuring nearly 800 color photographs, maps and sketches, this is an excellent visual resource for those interested in the samurai. Show less

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Samurai

The Code of the Warrior

by Louis, Thomas

Book - 2008

This concise yet absorbing title features information on the history of the samurai, their weapons and armor, military strategies, and philosophy. This concise yet absorbing title features information on the history of the samurai, their weapons and armor, military strategies, and philosophy. Show less

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Samurai

The Weapons and Spirit of the Japanese Warrior

by Sinclaire, Clive

Book - 2004

A worthwhile guide to the weapons, armor, and equipment of the samurai, featuring over 150 full-color photographs. A worthwhile guide to the weapons, armor, and equipment of the samurai, featuring over 150 full-color photographs. Show less

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The Samurai

DVD - 2008

This engaging documentary explores the history of the samurai and how their memory continues to impact Japanese culture to this day. This engaging documentary explores the history of the samurai and how their memory continues to impact Japanese culture to this day. Show less

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Samurai Battles

Japan's Warrior Lords in 700 Years of Conflict

by Sharpe, Mike

Book - 2009

A comprehensive account of the conflicts and battles of the Samurai Period, featuring detailed maps and period illustrations. A comprehensive account of the conflicts and battles of the Samurai Period, featuring detailed maps and period illustrations. Show less

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Secrets of the Samurai Sword

DVD - 2008

A fascinating look at the samurai’s most revered weapon: the sword. A fascinating look at the samurai’s most revered weapon: the sword. Show less

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Warriors

Samurai Showdown

DVD - 2009

This episode of the History Channel’s enthralling documentary series, Warriors, explores the unique culture and code of honor of the samurai. This episode of the History Channel’s enthralling documentary series, Warriors, explores the unique culture and code of honor of the samurai. Show less

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Warriors of Medieval Japan

by Turnbull, Stephen R.

Book - 2005

This informative title covers the history, equipment, and training of the samurai and other Japanese warrior classes, such as, ninja, ashiguru (footsoldiers), and warrior monks. This informative title covers the history, equipment, and training of the samurai and other Japanese warrior classes, such as, ninja, ashiguru (footsoldiers), and warrior monks. Show less

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