Bushido: Samurai Ethics and the Soul of Japan

The code of ideals and manners known as bushido governs the training of Japan's samurai or warrior class. Written by a distinguished Japanese internationalist this volume eloquently explains the persistence of feudal Japan's morals ethics and etiquette into the modern era. The comparisons of bushido traditions with the religions and philosophies of other civilizations make this work extremely accessible to many cultures and it has been translated into more than 30 languages since its initial publication in 1900.