Title | : | Bushido: The Soul of Japan (AmazonClassics Edition) (Unabridged) |
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Author | : | Inazo Nitobe |
Release | : | 2020-03-10 |
Kind | : | audiobook |
Genre | : | History |
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1 | Bushido: The Soul of Japan (AmazonClassi | Inazo Nitobe |
Inazo Nitobé's Bushido: The Soul of Japan is a poetic inquiry into the ethos of his homeland. Through a study of the way of the samurai, Nitobe identifies the seven virtues most widely recognized by the Japanese: rectitude, courage, benevolence, politeness, veracity, honor, and loyalty. In sharing these moral guidelines, handed down over generations, Nitobe gives the world unique insight into a previously unexplored code of honor. Written in English and only translated years later into Japanese, Bushido was an inspiration to many Western leaders, including two US presidents - Theodore Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. After centuries, the samurai principles are now applied around the world and recognized as universal ideals. Revised edition: Previously published as Bushido: The Soul of Japan, this edition of Bushido: The Soul of Japan (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. |