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"Bushido, the Soul of Japan" by Inazo Nitobe is a book published in 1899 that explores the way of the samurai. Written originally in English, this influential work examines the seven core virtues of Japanese warrior culture: rectitude, courage, benevolence, politeness, sincerity, honor, and loyalty. Nitobe draws connections between samurai ethics and Western chivalry, tracing influences from Confucianism, Buddhism, and Shintoism. The book became a bestseller, shaping how Western readers understood Japanese culture, though later critics questioned its historical accuracy. ... Read more
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| Author | Nitobe, Inazo, 1862-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bushido, the Soul of Japan |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido:_The_Soul_of_Japan |
| Contents | Bushido as an ethical system -- Sources of Bushido -- Rectitude or justice -- Courage, the spirit of daring and bearing -- Benevolence, the feeling of distress -- Politeness -- Veracity or truthfulness -- Honor -- The duty of loyalty -- Education and training of a Samurai -- Self-control -- The institutions of suicide and redress -- The sword, the soul of the Samurai -- The training and position of woman -- The influence of Bushido -- Is Bushido still alive? -- The future of Bushido. |
| Credits | Paul Murray, Andrea Ball, the Online Distributed Proofreading Team and the Million Book Project/State Central Library, Hyderabad |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 55.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CR: History: Heraldry |
| Subject | Philosophy, Japanese |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 12096 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-12096-6 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3547 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Original page: gutenberg.org/ebooks/12096