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Book Synopsis: A luxurious hardback edition of the classic work The Way of the Samurai, presented with beautiful gold embossing and gilded page edges. To many people, the word samurai conjures images of menacing masks, long blades, and elaborate armor. However, this classic text by Inazo Nitobe reveals the greater depths to samurai culture - they were not simply warriors but an aristocratic class who practiced literary and military arts in equal measure. Essential to this way of life was the samurai's moral code and the quality of bushido, roughly translated as chivalry. The Way of the Samurai provides an intriguing exploration of bushido and other valued qualities such as rectitude or justice, courage, politeness, veracity, honor, loyalty, and self-control. It also explores the Samurai's more violent traditions, such as the chilling act of hara-kiri or self-immolation. This mixture of chivalric principles with brutal warfare is fascinating. While many aspects of Samurai culture have disappeared, its principles still have resonance in modern Japanese society and around the globe. This compact gilded hardback edition is an essential read for anybody interested in Japanese culture.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound gifts editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are richly illustrated and printed using deluxe ivory paper.
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Discover the mystical world of the samurai with The Way of the Samurai from Arcturus Ornate Classics. This luxurious hardback edition is exquisitely designed with gold embossing and gilded page edges, making it a true collector's item. Through Inazo Nitobe's enlightening exploration, you will uncover the profound depths of samurai culture beyond the iconic imagery of masks and swords.
Delve into the heart of the samurai's way of life, where literary and military arts intertwine. The Way of the Samurai reveals the esteemed class of aristocratic warriors who embodied the principles of bushido, the samurai code. This treasured classic discusses the essential qualities of rectitude, courage, politeness, veracity, honor, loyalty, and self-control, which were the cornerstone of these noble warriors.
Experience the juxtaposition of chivalric ideals and brutal warfare in The Way of the Samurai. Unveil the dark traditions of the samurai, including the haunting act of hara-kiri or self-immolation. This captivating work immerses you in the captivating world of honor-bound warriors who held themselves to the highest moral standards, even in the face of death. The mixture of violence and virtue is an enthralling exploration of a bygone era.
While the age of the samurai may be long gone, its legacy lives on in modern Japanese society and resonates with cultures around the globe. Immerse yourself in this captivating compact gilded hardback edition, an essential read for anyone intrigued by Japanese culture. Arcturus Ornate Classics presents a beautifully bound gift edition that combines rich illustrations, elegant foil-embossing, and deluxe ivory paper. Embrace the spirit of the samurai and embark on a journey of cultural enlightenment.
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