Code of the Samurai - by Taira Shigesuke (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Immerse yourself in the world of the Samurai with this classic text.</b> <p/><i>Code of the Samurai</i> is the 350-year-old summary of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido--the ancient Japanese Way of the Warrior. Written by Taira Shigesuke, a Samurai and prominent teacher of military techniques, it was published posthumously in 1834. This influential book was intended as a training manual for young Samurai, outlining personal and professional standards. <p/>This accessible and enjoyable translation is by Thomas Cleary, the foremost translator of Asian martial classics, accompanied by the powerful line drawings of master illustrator Oscar Ratti. A new foreword by Alexander Bennett, a leading expert on Samurai history, explains the lasting importance of this classic work and its place within the canon of Japanese literature.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>...a wonderful book for anyone who wants to understand the ideals behind the true warrior.--Bohdi Sanders, author of <i>Warrior Wisdom: Ageless Wisdom for the Modern Warrior</i><br><br>This is a compelling, well-written translation. --<b>Lawrence Kane, author of <i>The Little Black Book of Violence</i> and <i>The Way of Kata</i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Taira Shigesuke</b> (1639-1740), also known as Daidoji Yuzan, was a samurai and writer of military strategy during Japan's Edo period. He was born into a family of famous warriors and was both a military advisor and prominent teacher of military science. <p/><b>Thomas Cleary</b> is one of the best known translators of Asian literary works. He holds a doctorate in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University. Cleary has translated over 70 works of martial arts philosophy, Buddhism, Taoism and religion including <i>The Art of War</i>, <i>I Ching</i>, and <i>Soul of the Samurai</i>, a collection of classic works on Zen and Bushido. <p/><b>Alexander Bennett</b> is a professor of Japanese history, martial arts and Budo theory at Kansai University. He cofounded <i>Kendo World</i>, the first English-language journal dedicated to Kendo. He holds black belts in several martial disciplines--Kendo Kyoshi, 7th Dan; Iaido, 5th Dan; and Naginata, 5th Dan. His published works include <i>Japan: The Ultimate Samurai Guide</i>, <i>Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai</i> and <i>Bushido Explained: The Japanese Samurai Code--A New Interpretation for Beginners</i>. <p/><b>Oscar Ratti</b> (1928-2005) is the co-author of <i>Aikido and the Dynamic Sphere</i> and <i>Secrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan</i>, and was a frequent contributor to martial arts books and magazines.
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