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Book Synopsis The Last Swordsman by : Benjamin Corman
Download or read book The Last Swordsman written by Benjamin Corman and published by . This book was released on 2019-06-08 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nikolis' parent's are dead - murdered before his eyes. What's worse, they were traitors to the crown. At least that's what he hears the village folk saying moments before he is whisked away to the castle of Highkeep. There he finds himself before the aged King Alginor, a man brought to a boil by his very presence.With his fate hanging in the balance, Nikolis accepts an apprenticeship with the castle's master of arms, a decision that catapults him on a journey fraught with danger, treachery, self-discovery and burgeoning love, where his wit and the edge of a blade may be all that protects him from a world that is spiraling out of control.
Book Synopsis The Samurai Swordsman by : Stephen Turnbull
Download or read book The Samurai Swordsman written by Stephen Turnbull and published by Frontline Books. This book was released on 2008-02-20 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Samurai tells the story of the courageous and highly disciplined fighting men of this time, showing how they evolved from the primitive fighters of the seventh century into an invincible military caste with a fearsome reputation. In the early seventh century, the samurai rose to prominence during the struggles between the emperor and the military leaders (shogun). They took part in the invasion of Korea, as well as helping to keep Japan free from foreign influence. From the Heian period through to the Onin wars, the history of the samurai is replete with tales of heroism and bloodshed. Although the samurai is most famous for his use of the sword, he also used a wide variety of other weapons, such as the crossbow, the dagger and the spear. Samurai armour and costume were constantly evolving, and by the twelfth century most samurai were wearing the box-like yoroi armour. Samurai examines samurai fighting tactics, as well as acts such as ritual suicide (hari-kiri) and the taking of enemy heads as trophies.
Download or read book Vlad written by C.C. Humphreys and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Vlad: The Last Confession is a novel about the real man behind the Bram Stoker myth. It tells of the Prince, the warrior, the lover, the torturer, the survivor and, ultimately, the hero. Dracula. A name of horror, depravity and the darkest sensuality. Yet the real Dracula was just as alluring, just as terrifying, his tale not one of a monster but of a man...and a contradiction. His tale is told by those who knew him best. The only woman he ever loved...and whom he has to sacrifice. His closest comrade... and traitor. And his priest, betraying the secrets of the confessional to reveal the mind of the man history would forever remember as The Impaler. This is the story of the man behind the legend ... as it has never been told before. "Trust nothing that you've heard." Winter 1431, a son is born to the Prince of Transylvania. His father christened him "Vlad." His people knew him as "The Dragon's Son." His enemies reviled him as "Tepes"—The Impaler. He became the hero of a nation. We know him as Dracula.
Book Synopsis The Reluctant Swordsman by : Dave Duncan
Download or read book The Reluctant Swordsman written by Dave Duncan and published by Open Road Media. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A young man is transformed into a barbarian fighter in this adventure from “one of the leading masters of epic fantasy” (Publishers Weekly). Wallie Smith can feel the pain. He goes to the hospital and remembers the doctors and the commotion, but when he wakes up it all seems like a dream. However, if that was a dream, how do you explain waking up in another body and in another world? Little Wallie finds himself in the physique of a barbarian swordsman, accompanied by both an eccentric priest babbling about the Goddess and a voluptuous slave girl. Is this a rude awakening or a dream come true? What in the world will Wallie do now that he has found himself stranded in a strange realm? Well, it just so happens that the Goddess is in need of a swordsman. It will not be easy, but if he succeeds he will have everything he wants. If he does not, things could get ugly. Wallie is reluctant but sees his chance. If only he had the faintest clue as to the adventure he is about to unleash! If only he could imagine the forces that will be out to vanquish him!
Book Synopsis The Paths of Zatoichi by : Jonathan Wroot
Download or read book The Paths of Zatoichi written by Jonathan Wroot and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Paths of Zatoichi charts the history and influence of the Japanese film and television franchise about Zatoichi the blind swordsman. The franchise is comprised of 29 films and 100 TV episodes (starring the famous Shintaro Katsu, who starred in 26 of the 29 feature films). They all follow the adventures of a blind masseur in medieval Japan, who wanders from village to village and often has to defend himself with his deadly sword skills. The first film was released in 1962 and the most recent in 2010. These dates demonstrate how the franchise can be used as a means of charting Japanese cinema history, via the shifts in production practices and audience preferences which affected the Zatoichi series and numerous other film and TV texts. Zatoichi signifies a huge area of Japanese film history which has largely been ignored in much existing scholarly research, and yet it can reveal much about the appeal of long-running characters, franchises, and their constant adaptation and influence within global popular culture.
Book Synopsis The Swordsman of Mars by : Otis Adelbert Kline
Download or read book The Swordsman of Mars written by Otis Adelbert Kline and published by Endymion Press. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Swordsman of Mars, Harry Thorne, outcast scion of a wealthy East Coast family, seeks the greatest adventure of his life. He exchanges bodies with his look-alike, Martian Sheb Takkor, and is transported millions of years into the past to a Mars peopled with mighty warriors, beautiful women, and fearsome beasts. Sheb Takkor, a great swordsman in his own right, must fight his way across the deserts and jungles of ancient Mars to save the lovely Princess Thane and to defeat his arch-enemy Sel Han -- or die trying! Edgar Rice Burroughs was the first great writer of planetary adventures. His one true rival and equal at writing planet stories was Otis Adelbert Kline.
Book Synopsis The Swordsman's Descent by : G.M. White
Download or read book The Swordsman's Descent written by G.M. White and published by G.M. White. This book was released on 2022-06-30 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lost in a foreign city. Assassins around every corner. No allies in sight. Survival is key, when enemies are all around. Belasko, the Royal Champion, war hero, legendary swordsman, has distanced himself from the trappings of court life and toils at his academy. Searching for his successor. When a general Belasko defeated long ago stages a coup to place himself upon the Baskan throne, Queen Lilliana’s desire to negotiate a permanent peace takes them into a vipers nest of intrigue, suspicion, and betrayal. When blades are drawn, and all seems lost, can Belasko save the lives of those he loves the most?
Book Synopsis The Swordsman's Lament by : G.M. White
Download or read book The Swordsman's Lament written by G.M. White and published by G.M. White. This book was released on 2019-09-19 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dead prince. A grieving king. A legendary swordsman accused of murder. Loyalty counts for nothing when the king demands blood. Royal champion, and confidant to the king, Belasko thought he was beyond intrigues and machinations. But when the grief-stricken King demands vengeance for his murdered son, Belasko discovers he is expendable. His options are clear: find the killer or die for a crime he didn’t commit. This breakneck fantasy thriller is perfect for fans of David Gemmell, Sebastien de Castell and Miles Cameron. Pick up your copy today! Praise for The Swordsman’s Lament: “A proper swashbuckling adventure.” - Becky’s Book Blog “A quick paced story that … left an imprint on my soul. Up there with the absolute best.” - The Coy Caterpillar Reads “Fast paced action throughout … a rollercoaster of a read. It’s fantasy and action that will appeal to readers of Bernard Cornwell ” - Books Behind The Title “A great introduction to a new hero and world that I look forward to returning to.” - Beyond The Books “From the first page, I was hooked! …If you love knights, swords, or medieval stories, this is definitely one for you!” - Dani Hoots “A fast paced and intelligent fantasy story.” - runalongtheshelves.net
Book Synopsis The Swordsman's Intent by : G.M. White
Download or read book The Swordsman's Intent written by G.M. White and published by Twin Star Press. This book was released on 2020-08-15 with total page 121 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The last competition Belasko won was the catch a slippery pig contest at his village fair. Now he has to beat the best warriors in the kingdom. Belasko, a farm boy who ran away to war, is a decorated soldier and war hero. When Markus, the Royal Champion, stages a competition to choose a successor, a world of possibility opens up to him. Possibility that Belasko cannot resist. Can Belasko fulfil his potential, beat the finest blades in the kingdom, and become the first commoner to claim the title of Royal Champion? Set fifteen years before The Swordsman’s Lament, this novella sets in motion both the events of that novel and Belasko’s destiny. Buy it now or get it FREE by signing up to G.M. White's newsletter (https://gmwhite.co.uk/)
Book Synopsis The Swordsman's Companion by : Guy Windsor
Download or read book The Swordsman's Companion written by Guy Windsor and published by Swordschool Ltd. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ground-breaking and enduringly popular guide to medieval Italian knightly combat. This book, first published in 2004, started a generation of swordsmen along their path to martial expertise. It includes instruction on both theory and practice, background material about the great swordsmen Fiore dei Liberi and Philippo Vadi, and advice on what equipment to purchase. Essential reading for anyone interested in swords, martial arts, or history!
Download or read book Once a SEAL written by Anne Elizabeth and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-11-05 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A beautiful story."—New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockman A Hero of Her Own What woman hasn't dreamed of what it would be like to marry a Navy SEAL? Dan McCullum is everything Aria has ever imagined—sweet, strong, and sexy as hell. She just never expected how tough the SEAL life would be. Dan could be gone at a moment's notice and not allowed to tell her where he's going or when he'll be back. Dan has never backed down from a challenge in his life. But this one is his hardest yet. How does he balance his duty to his country with a soul-deep love for Aria? It's going to require patience, ingenuity, and some of the hottest homecomings he can dream up. Because for him, this isn't a fling: this is forever... Praise for A SEAL at Heart: "An exciting and poignant read."—Night Owl Reviews TOP PICK "You will not find a better storyteller with such feeling for the hearts of our military warriors."—Coffee Time Romance
Book Synopsis The Swordsman's Handbook by : William Scott Wilson
Download or read book The Swordsman's Handbook written by William Scott Wilson and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthology of the most influential writings on swordsmanship from the samurai era. There is perhaps no more potent symbol of the samurai era than the sword. By the seventeenth century in Japan, the art of swordsmanship had begun to take on an almost cult-like popularity. Swordsmanship was more than a mastery of technique; it was a path toward self-mastery. The Swordsman’s Handbook is the definitive collection of writings by men who saw the study of swordsmanship not only as essential to life and death, but as something that transcended life and death as well. Their teaching, that dealing with conflict is an art that requires grace and courage, speaks to us today with surprising immediacy and relevance. Included in this collection are writings by Kotada Yahei Toshitada, Takuan Soho, Yagyu Munenori, Miyamoto Musashi, Matsura Seizan, Issai Chozanshi, and Yamaoka Tesshu.
Book Synopsis Yoshioka: dyers and swordsmen of Feudal Japan, 1540-1615 by : Satoru Matsumoto
Download or read book Yoshioka: dyers and swordsmen of Feudal Japan, 1540-1615 written by Satoru Matsumoto and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-02-06 with total page 109 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the capital of the political power of feudal Japan, Kyoto, around 1540, a clan of formidable swordsmen who had previously dedicated themselves to trade and the production of colors for dyeing fabrics began to emerge. However, their exploits as master swordsmen lasted only four generations; they then died out or had to return to their previous economic activities. More than for their skills as instructors of the house of the shogun, they, in fact, went down in history for a number of battles lost against Shinmen Munisai, and his legendary son, Miyamoto Musashi. In the stories passed down to us, truth and myth are blurred, leaving the researcher and the reader with many unanswered questions and doubts. Who were the Yoshioka? When did their exploits as swordsmen begin? Where did their martial art come from? Who were their opponents? Were they really defeated or killed in duels against Miyamoto Musashi?
Book Synopsis No Peace Under Heaven - Swordsman's Resolve by : Satoshi Takagi
Download or read book No Peace Under Heaven - Swordsman's Resolve written by Satoshi Takagi and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Peasant Pasts by : Vinayak Chaturvedi
Download or read book Peasant Pasts written by Vinayak Chaturvedi and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2007-06-19 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher description
Download or read book The Unfettered Mind written by 沢庵宗彭 and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 2002 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unfettered Mind is a Kodansha International publication.
Download or read book Swordsman's Legacy written by Alex Archer and published by Gold Eagle. This book was released on 2008-11-01 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In need of a break from work and some recent near-death adventures, archaeologist Annja Creed visits France to indulge one of her greatest fantasies: finding D'Artagnan's lost sword. The rapier was a gift from the reigning monarch and has been missing since the seventeenth century. And Ascher Vallois, one of Annja's treasure-hunting friends, believes he has located the site of the relic. But when Annja meets with Vallois, she learns that he's made a huge sacrifice to protect the sword and its secret from a relic hunter. Annja discovers that the artifact holds the key to a fortune. And the man won't stop until he gets everything he wants—including Annja.
