Sword fighting in the Star Wars universe

"This examination of the Jedi, the Sith and their lightsaber swordplay throughout the franchise evaluates the ways Lucas blended the world of science fiction with ancient and epic tales of samurai and Western swordsmen. Topics include the master-apprentice relationship; the technical choreography in lightsaber scenes of the Star Wars films; and historical precedents for the Jedi order"--Provided by publisher.