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Editor's Note: This review was originally published by Book News, Inc., which publishes concise descriptive reviews of new books for librarians and other serious book buyers. Taiho - Jutsu:
Law and Order in the Age of the Samurai |
Cunningham, a true amateur in the sense of being inspired by a love for his
topic, became interested in samurai swords and culture while studying
martial arts in Japan. His overview of the civil society of the Edo period
of 1603-1867 takes a particular look at the role played by samurai--the
warrior class, whose members had a difficult time earning a living during
the era's enforced peace. Many became part of the complex system of Japanese
law enforcement; Cunningham focuses on the weapons used by its officers and
the techniques they used to catch criminals. The work is plentifully
illustrated with the author's b&w photos as well as many sketches of
defensive, offensive, and arrest and restraint techniques.
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