Bushido Explained by Alexander Bennett, Baptiste Tavernier - 9784805315071

Bushido ExplainedThe Japanese Samurai Code: A New Interpretation for Beginners\nAuthor(s): Alexander Bennett, Baptiste Tavernier\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Tuttle Publishing, United States\nImprint: Tuttle Publishing\nISBN-13: 9784805315071, 978-4805315071\nSynopsis\nThis seminal work by historian Alexander Bennett presents a broad overview of the Japanese \""Way of the Warrior\"" as it is expressed in scores of classical Japanese texts written by famous Samurai themselves.\n\nBennett's analysis of these writings shows that the essential meaning of Bushido, the Samurai's code of conduct and ethics, evolved significantly over timefrom the 12th century when the warrior class was elevated to become an elite group, to the 19th century when the Samurai class was suddenly disbanded.\n\nBushido Explained takes a visual approach to presenting important concepts and terminology, helping readers easily navigate the complex world of the Samurai. The text is written in a highly accessible style.