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Bushido: The Soul of Japan. A Classic Essay on Samurai Ethics

By: Inazo Nitobe
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Kodansha International Ltd
ISBN: 4770027311
ISBN-13: 9784770027313
Released: 01 Mar 2002
RRP: £13.99
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A wonderful introduction - By: Kurt A. Johnson, 08 Jan 2004
Inazo Nitobe (1862-1933) was a Japanese author with a unique perspective; he was an educator & a Quaker. When queried about the basis of morality in Japan, he thought long & hard on the subject. His answer was that Bushido was the Soul of Japan, & from that idea flowed this book.

In this wonderful book, Mr. Nitobe explains Bushido to the Western observer. Using the Bible & other Western literature as examples of common points of reference, he explains 1) the origins & sources of Bushido, 2) its character & teachings, 3) its influence, & 4) its continuity & permanence.

So, if you are interested in Bushido in particular, or Japan in general, then I strongly recommend this book. Even though it was first published in 1905, it makes a wonderful introduction to the Western reader. I highly recommend this book!

A great book, well worth reading. - By: , 24 Mar 2000
After reading this book I now understand more about bushido, it is good if you want to know why the Samurai acted the way they did.