The art of the samurai by Yamamoto Tsunetomos Hagakure
Death in the life of the samurai An introduction to the art of the samurai
The way of the warrior has long been regarded in Japan as an anesthetic of living And approach to life that turns living and dying into Art.Hidden among the leaves is unique and much respect at work in the literature of Bushido That puts forth a comprehensive picture of samurai life code of behavior from the point of view Of the distinctive traditions.The author was a samurai of modest rank who served in the second Age And live from 1659 to 1719.
The author did not serve in the military or governmental capacity however But as custodian of the Lord's books particularly his Much treasured books on Japanese poetry this explains how over the years he was able to become deeply familiar with all the Traditions And lore of his domain,Developing a close emotional relationship with his Lord And finally Taking on the task of recording the traditions Along with his own personal recollectionsTo produce the volume is work.
At the time Japan had been pacified for century and the samurai had been largely transformed into town base officials and law-enforcement officers proudly sporting their two swords as a sign of status but without opportunities to use them in Battlefield combat.This is an intriguing Read that not only highlights the mindset Of the transitioning warrior but the application of the skills The samurai Religiously And fanatically committed themselves to.
The hard copy of this book comes in oranIt's beautifully illustrated with gold flake The book retails at $27But you can get it on Amazon for 20