General Nogi (Classic Reprint): His Personality and His Death - Couverture souple

Tamaru, Kinya

 
9781332131389: General Nogi (Classic Reprint): His Personality and His Death

Synopsis

Explore General Nogi: His Personality and His Death, a focused portrait of a Japanese samurai’s life and the act that defined an era. This clear, respectful collection of anecdotes reveals a man of duty, gratitude, and steadfast loyalty.

Through vivid episodes and personal letters, the book charts a life shaped by duty to the Emperor, compassion for soldiers, and a calm, unflinching sense of responsibility. It features his straight talk, his courage in battle, and the deep bond with his wife and family that framed his final decision. Real-life moments—from his care for injured troops to the honest accounts of his own faults—offer a human, accessible view of a public figure.



Readers will discover how a renowned commander balanced power with humility, how gratitude shaped his relationships, and how his example echoed through a nation at a turning point in history. The narrative favors concrete scenes and personal voices, making the larger story feel intimate and immediate.




  • Concrete anecdotes that illuminate his character: loyalty, courage, and sincerity.

  • Insights into his relationships with soldiers, family, and the late Emperor.

  • Context for his famous decision and how it reflected samurai ethics and national history.

  • Direct excerpts and letters that illuminate his final acts and arrangements after death.



Ideal for readers of historical biographies, military history, and studies of Japanese culture and loyalty.

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