The Way of the Samurai - Couverture souple

Nitobe, Inazo

 
9781788885072: The Way of the Samurai

Synopsis

The Way of the Samurai

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Biographie de l'auteur

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.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This classic text by InazoNitobe defining the moral code of the warrior class or Samurai has had a hugeimpact both in the West and in Japan itself. It provides a fascinating exploration of the qualities of rectitude or justice, courage, politeness, veracity, honour, loyalty and self-control essential to the lives of samurai.

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