There is a real fascination about samurais as they are an essential part of the Japanese popular culture. Brave and intelligent warriors, trained to fight the most fearsome enemies, they are almost considered magical beings or legends. They ruled Japan for centuries and had high prestige and special privileges such as wearing two swords. Who were they? What great battles did they fight? How did samurais train when they were your age? Were there samurai women? This book will help you comprehen...
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