| Description |
1 online resource (287 pages) : illustrations, maps |
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data file rda |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
The emergence of the samurai -- The Genpei Wars -- The first samurai government -- The Mongol invasion attempts -- A century of civil war -- Contact with Europe -- The unification of Japan -- The invasion of Korea -- The Tokugawa Shōgunate -- The Keichō diplomatic mission -- The end of the samurai. |
| Summary |
A History of the Samurai tells the complete story of Japan's legendary warrior class from beginning to end'an epic tale of intrigue, bloodshed and bravery that is central to an understanding of the Japanese character and of Japanese history. It describes in detail the core Samurai philosophy of Bushido'"the way of the warrior"'a complex code of conduct embracing ideals of honor and loyalty that continues to govern the Japanese way of life today. Historian Jonathan Lopez-Vera offers a compelling look at these enigmatic warriors including: - The lives of famous Samurai'Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's greatest swordsman; Tomoe Gozen, the woman who became a Samurai; Tokugawa Ieyasu, the last Shogun; and many more -The tragic tale of the 47 Ronin who chose honor over their own lives and were forced to commit ritual suicide after avenging their fallen master -The philosophy of Bushido, "the Way of the Warrior," the code of conduct that embraced the ideals of honor and loyalty and governed the Samurai way of living -The decline of the Samurai and their transformation from rough, battle-hardened warriors to highly educated philosopher-poets Illustrated with 125 archival prints and photos, the nobility and grandeur of the Samurai is brilliantly showcased in this book. Readers will enjoy immersing themselves in the Samurai's world, as historian Jonathan Lopez-Vera traces the fascinating story of the rise and fall of these enigmatic warriors throughout Japanese history. |
| Note |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on June 17, 2020). |
| Subject |
Samurai -- Japan -- History.
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Japan -- History, Military.
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HISTORY / Asia / Japan.
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Samurai. (OCoLC)fst01104697
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Japan. (OCoLC)fst01204082
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History. (OCoLC)fst01411628
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Military history. (OCoLC)fst01411630
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| Added Author |
Calvert, Russell, translator.
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| Added Title |
Historia de los samuráis. English
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| Other Form: |
Print version: LOPEZ-VERA, JONATHAN. HISTORY OF THE SAMURAI. [Place of publication not identified] : TUTTLE PUBLISHING, 2020 4805315350 (OCoLC)1112132624 |
| ISBN |
9781462921348 electronic book |
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1462921345 electronic book |
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