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Martial Musings : A Portrayal of Martial Arts in the 20th Century by Robert W. Smith (1999, Hardcover)

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But, what makes this book such a joy to devour is the literary relish Smith stir-fries in with the books basic ingredients. In short, Martial Musing s introduces the reader to the individuals who shaped martial arts in the 20th century.

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PublisherVIA Media Publishing Company

ISBN-101893765008

ISBN-139781893765009

eBay Product ID (ePID)1757756

Product Key Features

Book TitleMartial Musings : a Portrayal of Martial Arts in the 20th Century

Number of Pages390 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicMartial Arts & Self-Defense

Publication Year1999

IllustratorYes

GenreSports & Recreation

AuthorRobert W. Smith

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight30.7 Oz

Item Length6.3 in

Item Width9.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN99-066170

Dewey Edition21

Dewey Decimal796.8

SynopsisWorld renowned authority on Asian martial arts, Robert W. Smith shares more than fifty years experience in martial arts practice and research in Martial Musings. Based on reflections on the people and places that shaped martial arts in the 20th century,, In every century there are unique individuals whose fate makes them standing symbols of unique merit and accomplishment. This book stands out as the sole literary work which offers readers a special perspective of martial arts as they evolved during the 20th century. Smith personally escorts the reader on a martial arts tour. He starts with his own initial involvement in the arts, then launches outward, across the nation, over to Asia, and eventually home again. Some of the topics covered in the book include martial arts theory and practice, portrayals of leading Asian instructors, profiles of Westerners who studied the arts and brought them back to their respective countries and an historical record of the evolution of fighting arts in the West. The book represents the fourteenth book Smith has written on the subject and is a broader, somewhat historical, semi-autobiographical commentary on martial arts in the 20th century. In short, this book introduces the reader to the individuals who shaped martial arts in the 20th century. Features over 300 illustrations.

LC Classification NumberGV1102.S65 1999