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PublisherTuttle Publishing

ISBN-104805311983

ISBN-139784805311981

eBay Product ID (ePID)169845216

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Book TitleHagakure : the Secret Wisdom of the Samurai

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2014

TopicAsia / Japan, Military / Strategy, Martial Arts & Self-Defense, Eastern

GenrePhilosophy, Sports & Recreation, History

AuthorYamamoto. Tsunetomo

FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Weight11.3 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width5.1 in

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Reviews"[A] strong point is a scholarly and succinct introduction that grounds the work in historical and social context, equipping the reader with a cultural map of Yamamoto's world. Footnotes provide valuable background and add resonance throughout, keeping names and familial relations straight, highlighting pertinent cross-references and generally rendering the work accessible to contemporary readers." - The Japan Times, "[Alex Bennett] is the very best writer on martial arts alive today and [his] work needs to be showcased to the general public."-Don Warrener, President, Budo International, "[A] strong point is a scholarly and succinct introduction that grounds the work in historical and social context, equipping the reader with a cultural map of Yamamoto's world. Footnotes provide valuable background and add resonance throughout, keeping names and familial relations straight, highlighting pertinent cross-references and generally rendering the work accessible to contemporary readers."- The Japan Times, Alex Bennett has produced the first truly authoritative translation and analysis of Hagakure --perhaps the most famous text ever written about samurai honor--to appear in any Western language. Simultaneously erudite and accessible, this v|9784805311981|, [A] strong point is a scholarly and succinct introduction that grounds the work in historical and social context, equipping the reader with a cultural map of Yamamoto's world. Footnotes provide valuable background and add resonance throughout, keeping na|9784805311981|, ...the most impressive part of the book for us was Bennett's introductory chapter...It puts the Hagakure into its proper historical and social setting as well as examining 'bushido' [...] with a critical eye and a look at how Jocho'|9784805311981|, [Alex Bennett] is the very best writer on martial arts alive today and [his] work needs to be showcased to the general public. -- Don Warrener, President, Budo International , "...the most impressive part of the book for us was Bennett's introductory chapter...It puts the Hagakure into its proper historical and social setting as well as examining 'bushido' [...] with a critical eye and a look at how Jocho's life experiences and psychology is reflected in the work-and does so elegantly and brilliantly. This translation is well worth picking up just on the strength of this chapter."-TheShogunsHouse.com, "[A] strong point is a scholarly and succinct introduction that grounds the work in historical and social context, equipping the reader with a cultural map of Yamamoto's world. Footnotes provide valuable background and add resonance throughout, keeping names and familial relations straight, highlighting pertinent cross-references and generally rendering the work accessible to contemporary readers." -- The Japan Times, "Dr. Bennett possesses a profound knowledge of, and deep insight into, the world of Japanese bushido . This expertise has been enhanced by his extensive practical experience of the traditional martial arts of Japan, and his proficiency in this domain is highly acclaimed." -- Tetsuo Yamaori, former Director of the International Research Center for Japanese Studies, Alex Bennett has produced the first truly authoritative translation and analysis of Hagakure --perhaps the most famous text ever written about samurai honor--to appear in any Western language. Simultaneously erudite and accessible, this volume belongs on the bookshelves of anyone--scholar or hobbyist alike--interested in samurai culture, or modern perceptions thereof. -- Dr. Karl F. Friday, author of Samurai, Warfare and the State in Early Medieval Japan and Japan Emerging: Premodern History to 1850 , Alex Bennett has produced the first truly authoritative translation and analysis of Hagakure -perhaps the most famous text ever written about samurai honor-to appear in any Western language. Simultaneously erudite and accessible, this v|9784805311981|, "...the most impressive part of the book for us was Bennett's introductory chapter...It puts the Hagakure into its proper historical and social setting as well as examining 'bushido' [...] with a critical eye and a look at how Jocho's life experiences and psychology is reflected in the work-and does so elegantly and brilliantly. This translation is well worth picking up just on the strength of this chapter." - TheShogunsHouse.com blog, "Alex Bennett has produced the first truly authoritative translation and analysis of Hagakure --perhaps the most famous text ever written about samurai honor--to appear in any Western language. Simultaneously erudite and accessible, this volume belongs on the bookshelves of anyone--scholar or hobbyist alike--interested in samurai culture, or modern perceptions thereof." -- Dr. Karl F. Friday, author of Samurai, Warfare and the State in Early Medieval Japan and Japan Emerging: Premodern History to 1850, "Dr. Bennett possesses a profound knowledge of, and deep insight into, the world of Japanese bushido . This expertise has been enhanced by his extensive practical experience of the traditional martial arts of Japan, and his proficiency in this domain is highly acclaimed."-Tetsuo Yamaori, former Director of the International Research Center for Japanese Studies, "...the most impressive part of the book for us was Bennett's introductory chapter...It puts the Hagakure into its proper historical and social setting as well as examining 'bushido' [...] with a critical eye and a look at how Jocho's life experiences and psychology is reflected in the work--and does so elegantly and brilliantly. This translation is well worth picking up just on the strength of this chapter." -- TheShogunsHouse.com blog, "Alex Bennett has produced the first truly authoritative translation and analysis of Hagakure -perhaps the most famous text ever written about samurai honor-to appear in any Western language. Simultaneously erudite and accessible, this volume belongs on the bookshelves of anyone-scholar or hobbyist alike-interested in samurai culture, or modern perceptions thereof." - Dr. Karl F. Friday, author of Samurai, Warfare and the State in Early Medieval Japan and Japan Emerging: Premodern History to 1850, "[Alex Bennett] is the very best writer on martial arts alive today and [his] work needs to be showcased to the general public." -- Don Warrener, President, Budo International, ...the most impressive part of the book for us was Bennett's introductory chapter...It puts the Hagakure into its proper historical and social setting as well as examining 'bushido' [...] with a critical eye and a look at how Jocho's life experiences and psychology is reflected in the work--and does so elegantly and brilliantly. This translation is well worth picking up just on the strength of this chapter. -- TheShogunsHouse.com blog, "Dr. Bennett possesses a profound knowledge of, and deep insight into, the world of Japanese bushido . This expertise has been enhanced by his extensive practical experience of the traditional martial arts of Japan, and his proficiency in this domain is highly acclaimed." - Tetsuo Yamaori, former Director of the International Research Center for Japanese Studies, "Alex Bennett has produced the first truly authoritative translation and analysis of Hagakure -perhaps the most famous text ever written about samurai honor-to appear in any Western language. Simultaneously erudite and accessible, this volume belongs on the bookshelves of anyone-scholar or hobbyist alike-interested in samurai culture, or modern perceptions thereof."- Dr. Karl F. Friday, author of Samurai, Warfare and the State in Early Medieval Japan and Japan Emerging: Premodern History to 1850, "[Alex Bennett] is the very best writer on martial arts alive today and [his] work needs to be showcased to the general public." - Don Warrener, President, Budo International, Dr. Bennett possesses a profound knowledge of, and deep insight into, the world of Japanese bushido . This expertise has been enhanced by his extensive practical experience of the traditional martial arts of Japan, and his proficiency in this domain is highly acclaimed. -- Tetsuo Yamaori, former Director of the International Research Center for Japanese Studies , Dr. Bennett possesses a profound knowledge of, and deep insight into, the world of Japanese bushido . This expertise has been enhanced by his extensive practical experience of the traditional martial arts of Japan, and his proficiency in this domai|9784805311981|, [A] strong point is a scholarly and succinct introduction that grounds the work in historical and social context, equipping the reader with a cultural map of Yamamoto's world. Footnotes provide valuable background and add resonance throughout, keeping names and familial relations straight, highlighting pertinent cross-references and generally rendering the work accessible to contemporary readers. -- The Japan Times

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal170/.440952

SynopsisThe principal pillars of Bushido--the Samurai warrior's code--are loyalty, filial piety, bravery and mercy. Tsunetomo Yamamoto, the author of the Hagakure, lived his life based on these principles and was willing to sacrifice his own life for them when his liege and master died. However, Shogunate law forbade Samurai retainers from taking their lives in this way, so Yamamoto became a monk instead--spending the last years of his life in seclusion recording his wisdom and insights in the "Hagakure" for the teaching and training of future Samurai warriors in the essence of Bushido. Written nearly 300 years ago, the Hagakure is one of the most influential of all Japanese texts. Its power has been felt throughout the world, and yet its existence is barely known to Westerners. Alexander Bennett's completely new and highly readable translation of this essential work is the most complete version of the Hagakure published to date., The 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.

LC Classification NumberBJ971.B8Y33 2014