Selected writings from the most influential texts of the samurai era—in a pocket-size edition.
The samurai of Japan, who were the country's military elite from medieval times to the end of the nineteenth century, were synonmous with valor, honor, and martial arts prowess. Their strict adherence to the code of bushido ("the way of the warrior"), chivalry, and honor in fighting to the death continues to capture the imagination of people today, inspiring authors, filmmakers, and artists. The Pocket Samurai contains the essential writings of the era by the most esteemed samurai and philosophers of the age, including the iconic Miyamoto Musashi, author of The Book of Five Rings; Yamamoto Tsunetomo, author of Hagakure, the best-known explication of the samurai code; Takuan Soho, the Zen priest and adviser to samurai; Yagyu Munenori, whose
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications Inc (21 July 2015)
Language : English
Paperback : 272 pages
ISBN-10 : 1611802164
ISBN-13 : 978-1611802160
Item Weight : 113 g
Dimensions : 7.77 x 2.18 x 11.53 cm
Best Sellers Rank: #405,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
#371 in Martial Arts (Books)
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#3,527 in Military History (Books)
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