Bibliograph

The art of the samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo's Hagakure, the new illustrated edition of the classic Japanese warrior code, translated by Barry D. Steben

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The art of the samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo's Hagakure, the new illustrated edition of the classic Japanese warrior code, translated by Barry D. Steben

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The art of the samurai

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

227191574

Responsibility statement

translated by Barry D. Steben

Sub title

Yamamoto Tsunetomo's Hagakure, the new illustrated edition of the classic Japanese warrior code

Table Of Contents

Death in the life of the samurai -- An introduction to Yamamoto Tunetomo's Hagakure -- The Hagakure -- A leisurely chat in the evening shadows -- A samurai must devote his heart firmly to bushidō -- Hardship is a beneficial experience -- There is nothing as deep as giri -- Close your eyes and think of your lord -- Death is a punishment not meted out lightly -- Even if it contains poison, what's the big deal? -- Naritomi Hyōgo's words about achieving victory -- The quarrel (kenka) of Araki Kuzaemon -- You are weaker than you look -- "Victory or defeat is a trivial matter" -- Military strategies

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