{"product_id":"9781398840775","title":"The Way of the Samurai","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eChivalry is a flower no less indigenous to the soil of Japan than its emblem, the cherry blossom; nor is it a dried-up specimen of an antique virtue preserved in the herbarium of our history. It is still a living object of power and beauty among us.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEssential to this way of life was the samurai's moral code and the quality of \u003ci\u003ebushido\u003c\/i\u003e, roughly translated as chivalry. \u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e provides an intriguing exploration of \u003ci\u003ebushido\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003ehara-kiri\u003c\/i\u003e or self-immolation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing beautiful full-color illustrations, this luxurious gold-embossed hardback makes a perfect gift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inazo Nitobe","offers":[{"title":"Arcturus Publishing Limited |  Hardback | Imitation cloth |  2024-10-01","offer_id":45652405092607,"sku":"9781398840775","price":32.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0329\/9075\/7001\/files\/BNCImageAPI_6817440e-1f52-43fc-8df6-537008bfa519.jpg?v=1717609443","url":"https:\/\/riverbookshop.com\/products\/9781398840775","provider":"River Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}