The Way of the Samurai: Deluxe Slipcase Edition (Arcturus Silkbound Classics) - Hardcover

Nitobe, Inazo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 178428260X ISBN 13: 9781784282608

Publisher: Arcturus Editions, 2016

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 traditional Samurai culture and how it had an affect on the moral philosophies of Japan. This deluxe slipcase edition is illustrated throughout.
Originally published as Bushido, The Way of the Samurai, has become a book like The Art of War a classic with information that was created as a guide for the life of the literal warrior, but has become lifestyle reading for the martial artist, the yoga practioner, and the businessperson in the 21st century. Nitobe details the sources of the eight virtues most admired by his people and practiced by the Samurai - rectitude, courage, benevolence, politeness, sincerity, honor, loyalty, and self-control - and compares these virtues to ancient Western philosophies and more.

About this title

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."

About this edition

• Publisher: Arcturus Editions
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 178428260X
• ISBN 13: 9781784282608
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160