{"product_id":"history-of-the-samurai-9781462921348","title":"History of the Samurai","description":"\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 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorian Jonathan Lopez-Vera offers a compelling look at these enigmatic warriors including:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The lives of famous Samurai—\u003cb\u003eMiyamoto Musashi\u003c\/b\u003e, Japan's greatest swordsman; \u003cb\u003eTomoe Gozen\u003c\/b\u003e, the woman who became a 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 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe decline of the Samurai and their transformation from rough, battle-hardened warriors to highly educated philosopher-poets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated 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.","brand":"Jonathan Lopez-Vera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48294849937659,"sku":"9781462921348","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_be4a7d6c-4fa0-4a8d-b463-9283c0a31ecd.jpg?v=1779191090","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/history-of-the-samurai-9781462921348","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}