Bushido: The Code of Honor of the Samurai

Bushido: The Code of Honor of the Samurai

Inazo Nitobe was the third son of a renowned samurai family from the city of Morioka in northern Japan. He spent his youth in the United States, at Johns Hopkins University, and after obtaining his doctorate, he returned to his... homeland. During this time, he published numerous books, including in English and German, the most famous of which is "Bushido: The Soul of Japan," first published in 1900. Before the reader is a detailed and accurate description of Japanese martial arts during the feudal era. However, Bushido is not just a science of battles, it is a full-fledged philosophy and a unique lifestyle characteristic only of Japanese samurai. Born from ancient traditions, it has nurtured generations of fearless and wise warriors striving for knowledge and the improvement of their lives. The fundamental principles of Bushido have penetrated deeply into the national character of Japan and continue to be relevant today, reminding each of us of the importance of duty, loyalty, and justice.

Author: НИТОБЭ И.

Printhouse: AST

Series: Popular Philosophy with Illustrations

Age restrictions: 12+

Year of publication: 2024

ISBN: 9785171636708

Number of pages: 224

Size: 207x134x17 mm

Cover type: твёрдая

Weight: 270 g

ID: 1673179

Inazo Nitobe was the third son of a renowned samurai family from the city of Morioka in northern Japan. He spent his youth in the United States, at Johns Hopkins University, and after obtaining his doctorate, he returned to his homeland. During this time, he published numerous books, including in English and German, the most famous of which is "Bushido: The Soul of Japan," first published in 1900. Before the reader is a detailed and accurate description of Japanese martial arts during the feudal era. However, Bushido is not just a science of battles, it is a full-fledged philosophy and a unique lifestyle characteristic only of Japanese samurai. Born from ancient traditions, it has nurtured generations of fearless and wise warriors striving for knowledge and the improvement of their lives. The fundamental principles of Bushido have penetrated deeply into the national character of Japan and continue to be relevant today, reminding each of us of the importance of duty, loyalty, and justice.

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