The last samurai in the rare photographs of the 19th century

Samurai - Japanese warrior vassal, faithful to his master. Dawn samurai fell on the period of the civil wars of 15-17 century, but since the mid-18th century, samurai began to lose their importance, their functions were abolished and some of them became ronin - in fact, ordinary citizens, and is often served in a hired killer - a ninja. In this collection contains real pictures twilight of the samurai period - 19th and early 20th century. More alive, I have not broken the spirit of true samurai armor shining and daggers sharpened acutely! < Website




























































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