{"product_id":"a-history-of-the-samurai-9784805315354","title":"A History of the Samurai","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Epic Journey into the Legend and Legacy of Japan's Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eA History of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e tells the complete story of Japan's legendary warrior class from beginning to end—an epic tale of intrigue, bloodshed, and bravery that offers deep insight into a pivotal era of Japanese history and culture. With renewed global fascination fueled by popular shows like SHOGUN and other feudal Japan dramas, this book offers timely insight into the real warriors behind the legend.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt explores 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 continue to influence Japanese life today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorian Jonathan Lopez-Vera offers a compelling look at these enigmatic warriors, including:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lives of famous Samurai—\u003cb\u003eMiyamoto Musashi\u003c\/b\u003e, Japan's greatest swordsman; \u003cb\u003eTomoe Gozen\u003c\/b\u003e, the legendary woman Samurai; \u003cb\u003eTokugawa Ieyasu\u003c\/b\u003e, the last Shogun; and many more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tragic tale of the \u003cb\u003e47 Ronin\u003c\/b\u003e, who chose honor over their own lives and were forced to commit ritual suicide after avenging their fallen master\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe philosophy of \u003cb\u003eBushido\u003c\/b\u003e, the code of conduct embodying honor and loyalty that governed the Samurai way of life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe decline of the Samurai and their transformation from fierce, battle-hardened warriors to highly educated philosopher-poets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated with \u003cb\u003e125 archival prints and photographs\u003c\/b\u003e, this book brilliantly showcases the nobility and grandeur of the Samurai. Readers will be fully immersed in the world of these legendary warriors as Jonathan Lopez-Vera traces their rise and fall throughout Japanese history.","brand":"Jonathan Lopez-Vera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48268669944059,"sku":"9784805315354","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/9784805315354.jpg?v=1772490802","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/a-history-of-the-samurai-9784805315354","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}