{"product_id":"the-way-of-the-samurai-luxury-full-color-edition-9781398840775","title":"The Way of the Samurai: Luxury Full-Color Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis luxurious gift edition presents Inazo Nitobe's classic work, \u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e, featuring stenciled page edges and full-color illustrations.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTo many people, the word samurai conjures images of menacing masks, long blades and elaborate armor. However, this classic text by Inazo Nitobe reveals the greater depths to samurai culture - they were not simply warriors but an aristocratic class who practiced literary and military arts in equal measure. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEssential to this way of life was the samurai's moral code and the quality of \u003ci\u003ebushido\u003c\/i\u003e, roughly translated as chivalry. \u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e provides an intriguing exploration of \u003ci\u003ebushido\u003c\/i\u003e and other valued qualities such as rectitude or justice, courage, politeness, veracity, honor, loyalty and self-control. It also explores the Samurai's more violent traditions, such as the chilling act of \u003ci\u003ehara-kiri\u003c\/i\u003e or self-immolation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis mixture of chivalric principles with brutal warfare is fascinating. While many aspects of Samurai culture have disappeared, its principles still have resonance in modern Japanese society and around the globe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFeaturing beautiful full-color illustrations, this luxurious gold-embossed hardback makes a perfect gift. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e The \u003ci\u003eArcturus Luxury Classics\u003c\/i\u003e series brings together deluxe gift editions of classic works of literature, complete with stenciled page edges, gold embossed cover designs, full-color illustrations and beautiful patterned endpapers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eInazo Nitobe \u003c\/b\u003e(1862-1933) was scholar and an educator. After studying at John Hopkins University he maintained his links with the US and tried through his academic career 'to become a bridge across the Pacific'. He wrote \u003ci\u003eBushido: The Soul of Japan\u003c\/i\u003e, published here as \u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e, in 1899 and the book established his reputation in the West.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sirius Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50901240971538,"sku":"9781398840775","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_35c88016-6564-4267-9462-5b2428889ff1.jpg?v=1748592500","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-way-of-the-samurai-luxury-full-color-edition-9781398840775","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}