Bushido: The Soul of Japan by Inazō Nitobe

Bushido: The Soul of Japan by Inazō Nitobe is the classic exposition of the samurai code, written to explain to Western readers the moral spirit behind Japanese conduct.

The book sets out the virtues of bushido, including rectitude, courage, benevolence, honour and loyalty, and shows how they grew from the life of the samurai and from the influences of Buddhism, Shinto and Confucian thought. First published at the turn of the twentieth century, it remains the most famous introduction to the ethical world of old Japan.

Key themes readers will explore:

• The virtues of the samurai code
• Rectitude, courage, honour and loyalty
• The religious and philosophical roots of bushido
• How bushido shaped Japanese character and conduct
• A classic work that introduced Japan's moral world to the West

Who should read this book: Readers interested in Japan, samurai history and ethics, and anyone seeking the classic account of bushido.

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