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Martial Arts of the World 2 volumes - An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation

English · Hardback

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This book is the most comprehensive and authoritative reference ever published on the wide range of martial arts disciplines practiced in cultures around the world. ABC-CLIO''s Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation is the most authoritative reference ever published on combat disciplines from around the world and across history. Coverage includes Shaolin monks, jousting knights, Roman gladiators, Westerner gunfighters, samurai warriors, and heavyweight boxers. These iconic figures and many more are featured in this title, as well as representatives of less well known but no less fascinating systems, all vividly characterized by expert contributors from around the world who are themselves martial arts practitioners. Martial Arts of the World comprises 120 entries in two volumes. The first volume is organized geographically to explore the historic development of martial arts styles in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The second volume looks at martial arts thematically, with coverage of belief systems, modern martial arts competitions, and a wide range of such topics as folklore, women in martial arts, martial arts and the military, and martial arts and the media.

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Authors Thomas Green, Thomas (EDT)/ Svinth Green, Joseph Svinth
Assisted by Thomas A. Green (Editor), Joseph R. Svinth (Editor)
Publisher Abc Clio Press
 
Languages English
Product format Hardback
Released 11.06.2010
 
EAN 9781598842432
ISBN 978-1-59884-243-2
No. of pages 833
Dimensions 180 mm x 260 mm x 20 mm
Subject Non-fiction book

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