{"product_id":"code-of-the-samurai-a-modern-translation-of-the-bushido-shoshinshu-of-taira-shigesuke-9784805316825","title":"Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke","description":"\u003cb\u003eImmerse yourself in the world of the Samurai with this classic text, translated and interpreted for the modern reader.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCode of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e is the four-hundred-year-old summary of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido--the ancient Japanese \"Way of the Warrior.\" \u003ci\u003eBushido\u003c\/i\u003e has played a major role in shaping the behavior of modern Japanese government, corporations, society, and individuals, as well as in shaping modern Japanese martial arts within Japan and internationally. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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, and a number of color photos. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis accesible classic is an indispensable resource to the corporate executive, student of the Asian Culture, martial artist, and those interested in Eastern philosophy or military strategy, as well as for those simply interested in Japan and its people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaira Shigesuke\u003c\/b\u003e (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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Cleary\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI Ching\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSoul of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of classic works on Zen and Bushido. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexander Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of Japanese history, martial arts and Budo theory at Kansai University. He cofounded \u003ci\u003eKendo World\u003c\/i\u003e, 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 \u003ci\u003eJapan: The Ultimate Samurai Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBushido Explained: The Japanese Samurai Code--A New Interpretation for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOscar Ratti\u003c\/b\u003e (1928-2005) is the co-author of \u003ci\u003eAikido and the Dynamic Sphere\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSecrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan\u003c\/i\u003e, and was a frequent contributor to martial arts books and magazines.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726875103506,"sku":"9784805316825","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8f81403a-1fba-47bd-83a7-e82d45da67cc.jpg?v=1734887617","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/code-of-the-samurai-a-modern-translation-of-the-bushido-shoshinshu-of-taira-shigesuke-9784805316825","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}