Shimmering Sword: Samurai, Western, and Star Wars Sword Fighting

What would lightsaber fighting look like if the lightsaber existed in the real world? Shimmering Sword delves into the Star Wars universe by comparing sword culture on Earth with Jedi Knight lightsaber culture in George Lucas' films. Jamilla's book explains how fear and honor have regulated the life of swordsmen in Europe and Japan and describes how the sword was wielded by warriors in battle and in duels. Shimmering Sword is a look at the real world warriors who have influenced the Jedi Knight, the Master-Apprentice instruction among swordsmen and Jedi Knights, and concludes with an in-depth look at the lightsaber fights in the Star Wars films.