The Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke

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Binding: Hardcover Dewey Decimal Number: 170.440952 EAN: 9780804831901 ISBN: 0804831904 Label: Charles E Tuttle Co Manufacturer: Charles E Tuttle Co Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 128 Publication Date: 1999-07-30 Publisher: Charles E Tuttle Co Studio: Charles E Tuttle Co
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Editorial Reviews: The Code of the Samurai is a four-hundred-year-old explication of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido, the Japanese way of the warrior. Bushido has played a major role in shaping the behavior of modern Japanese government, corporations, society, and individuals, as well as in shaping the modern martial arts within Japan and internationally. The Japanese original of this book has been one of the primary sources on the tenets of Bushido, a way of thought that remains fascinating to modern world, East and West
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: insightful Comment: i have read this book a few times now and each time it speaks to me. it is an excellent insight to the mindset of the warrior class of ancient japan and gives valuable reflection to what the mindset of modern warriors should be. Customer Rating: Summary: Not only for the Martial Artist Comment: While the premise of this work revolves around the code of the ancient Samurai warrior, there are lessons in politics, morals and personal interactions and communication. I recommend this book not only for those who understand the code and culture of martial arts. Customer Rating: Summary: Disappointing Comment: Cannot see any great spiritualism here. Altogether a very disappointing experience. A Karate Sensei has far more to offer. Customer Rating: Summary: Timeless Comment: Take a peek into Japanese culture, and be amazed how this ancient text still applies to life today. You'll also learn a great deal about medieval Japan. Customer Rating: Summary: An ancient book but still applicable to modern life Comment: Code of the Samurai is a nice peek into Japanese culture, in under a hundred pages. It's amazing to see how such an ancient book can still be of use today, and how some things we consider 'common courtesy' have fundamental roots, and an actual reason. More Reviews