Part one of this two-part series is a very comprehensive and richly illustrated book about the history of Japanese armor, from the Yayoi Period to the Muromachi Period. Learn about how the various types of armor were developed, the parts that come together to make the armor, and how armor was used strategically and historically. Fascinating! Japanese text and beautiful illustrations by Ritta Nakanishi, with English translations by HLJ's Brian Keaney. Softcover with dust jacket.