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The Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke | 
 enlarge | Authors: Yuzan Daidoji, Thomas Cleary
Creator: Oscar Ratti
Publisher: Charles E Tuttle Co
Category: Book
List Price: $14.95
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Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 28584
Media: Hardcover
Pages: 128
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.3 x 0.8
ISBN: 0804831904
Dewey Decimal Number: 170.440952
UPC: 676251831900
EAN: 9780804831901
Publication Date: July 30, 1999
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Product Description
The Code of the Samurai is a four-hundred-year-old explication of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido, the Japanese way of the warrior. Bushido has played a major role in shaping the behavior of modern Japanese government, corporations, society, and individuals, as well as in shaping the modern martial arts within Japan and internationally. The Japanese original of this book has been one of the primary sources on the tenets of Bushido, a way of thought that remains fascinating to modern world, East and West.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 Not only for the Martial Artist September 19, 2008
L. Leeder (Newton Centre, MA USA)
While the premise of this work revolves around the code of the ancient Samurai warrior, there are lessons in politics, morals and personal interactions and communication. I recommend this book not only for those who understand the code and culture of martial arts.
 Disappointing December 2, 2007
M. Taplin (Weston-super-Mare, England)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Cannot see any great spiritualism here.
Altogether a very disappointing experience.
A Karate Sensei has far more to offer.
Timeless April 12, 2007
Marina Kushner (SCR Books)
Take a peek into Japanese culture, and be amazed how this ancient text still applies to life today. You'll also learn a great deal about medieval Japan.
 An ancient book but still applicable to modern life March 15, 2007
E. Van Eenennaam (Enschede, Netherlands)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Code of the Samurai is a nice peek into Japanese culture, in under a hundred pages. It's amazing to see how such an ancient book can still be of use today, and how some things we consider 'common courtesy' have fundamental roots, and an actual reason.
Good March 22, 2006
G. Meed (Los Angeles)
1 out of 6 found this review helpful
The author does a good job translating the text into modern day principles. Definitely a good read for those interested in Bushido and it's ideas.
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