The Way of the Samurai - Hardcover

Nitobe, Inazo

 
9781784282608: The Way of the Samurai

Synopsis

This classic text by Inazo Nitobe defining the moral code of the warrior class or Samurai has had a huge impact both in the West and in Japan itself. Drawing on Japanese traditions such as Shinto and Buddhism, and citing parallels with Western philosophy and literature, Nitobe's text is essential reading for anyone who wishes to understand the culture and morals of Japan. This deluxe slipcase edition is illustrated throughout.

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About the Author

Inazo Nitobe (1862 1933) was scholar and an educator. After studying at John Hopkins University he maintained his links with the US and tried through his academic career to become a bridge across the Pacific . He wrote Bushido: The Soul of Japan, published here as The Way of the Samurai, in 1899 and the book established his reputation in the West.

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