{"product_id":"bushido-explained-alexander-bennett-9784805315071","title":"Bushido Explained: The Japanese Samurai Code: A New Interpretation for Beginners","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis seminal work by historian Alexander Bennett presents a broad overview of the Japanese \"Way of the Warrior\" as it is expressed in scores of classical Japanese texts written by famous Samurai themselves.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBennett's analysis of these writings shows that the essential meaning of Bushido, the Samurai's code of conduct and ethics, evolved significantly over time--from the 12th century when the warrior class was elevated to become an elite group, to the 19th century when the Samurai class was suddenly disbanded. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBushido Explained\u003c\/i\u003e takes a visual approach to presenting important concepts and terminology, helping readers easily navigate the complex world of the Samurai. The text is written in a highly accessible style, with sidebars presenting interesting concepts, facts and important Samurai figures who were central to Bushido's evolution. The different types of Bushido--which vary by region, time period and Samurai rank--are presented with over 300 informative diagrams and illustrations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNo other book offers such a wide-ranging, yet clear analysis of Bushido--debunking myths and misconceptions about who the Samurai truly were. \u003ci\u003eBushido Explained\u003c\/i\u003e presents a precise overview of Samurai ideals and culture in a logical, chronological order. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAuthor Alexander Bennett--a professor of Japanese history, martial arts and Budo theory at Kansai university in Japan--uses this information and teaching methods in his \u003ci\u003eJapanese Studies: Introduction to Bushido\u003c\/i\u003e class. Now, readers all over the world can sit in on the unique lesson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alexander Bennett\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 4805315075\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9784805315071\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.10h x 6.30w x 0.80d","brand":"Alexander Bennett","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43994478706943,"sku":"9784805315071","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c7806bee-999c-43be-9ca7-7ba37b2e3859.jpg?v=1683330398","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bushido-explained-alexander-bennett-9784805315071","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}