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The Pocket Samurai by William Scott Wilson

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The Pocket Samurai by William Scott Wilson

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 The Life-Giving Sword describes a deeply spiritual approach to sword fighting; and others.

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SKU Unavailable
ISBN 13 9781611802160
ISBN 10 1611802164
Title The Pocket Samurai
Author William Scott Wilson
Series Shambhala Pocket Classics
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Shambhala Publications Inc
Year published 2015-07-21
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.