Hagakure
The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai
(Author) Yamamoto TsunetomoThe comprehensive and accurate edition of the Hagakure is a must-have for serious martial artists or fans of samurai and the bushido code. The Hagakure is one of the most influential of all Japanese texts—written nearly 300 years ago by Yamamoto Tsunetomo to summarize the very essence of the Japanese Samurai bushido ("warrior") spirit. Its influence has been felt throughout the world, and yet its existence is scarcely known to many Westerners. This is the first translation to include the complete first two books of the Hagakure and the most reliable and authentic passages contained within the third book; all other English translations published previously have been fragmentary and incomplete. Alex Bennett's wholly new and highly readable translation of this essential work includes extensive footnotes that serve to fill in many cultural and historical gaps in the previous translations. This unique combination of readability and scholarship gives Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai a distinct advantage over all previous English editions.
Yamamoto Tsunetomo
Yamamoto Tsunetomo (1659-1719) was a samurai and author of "Hagakure," a seminal work on Bushido ethics and the samurai way of life. His writing style is direct and profound, emphasizing loyalty, honor, and the acceptance of death. Tsunetomo's work remains a cornerstone of Japanese literature and philosophy.
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