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Martial Arts Books Samurai Illustrated History. The violent, tumultuous, and surprisingly elegant world of the medieval Japanese samurai is brought vividly to life in this book. The era of the samurai is depicted here in illustrations, in photos from the weapons collections of major museums, and in photos of meticulous reenactments of famous battles. The author details the origins of the samurai, their rise to power, a chronological history of main battles, and samurai armor and weaponry. 192 pages.