{"product_id":"9781398845374","title":"The Way of the Samurai","description":"\u003cb\u003eA luxurious hardback edition of the classic work \u003ci\u003eThe Way of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e, presented with beautiful gold embossing and gilded page edges. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Essential 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\u003eprovides 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This compact gilded hardback edition is an essential read for anybody interested in Japanese culture. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES:\u003c\/b\u003e Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound gifts editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are richly illustrated and printed using deluxe ivory paper.","brand":"Arcturus Publishing Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42547537379389,"sku":"9781398845374","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/0838\/9949\/files\/9781398845374_p0.jpg?v=1771573943","url":"https:\/\/www.tatteredcover.com\/products\/9781398845374","provider":"Tattered Cover","version":"1.0","type":"link"}