6.5" x 9.5", 483 page hardcover with dustjacket titled SECRETS OF THE SAMURAI: A SURVEY OF THE MARTIAL ARTS OF FEUDAL JAPAN by Oscar Ratti and Adele Westbrook/ Castle Books, ISBN # 0-7858-1073-0, Unstated Edition, copyright 1999/ Explains in detail the weapons, techniques, strategies and principles of combat that made the Japanese warrior a formidable foe. An essential work for anyone with an interest in Japanese battle techniques or military traditions. A very comprehensive book on the history of the Martial Arts of Feudal Japan. Covers all of the armed and unarmed techniques. Illustrated with pen and ink line drawings throughout. Interesting sections include the proper method and order for putting on samurai armor and the various katana techniques. An good book to get an overall feel for the time period and its players. The book is complete and in VERY GOOD condition with some overall wear.