{"product_id":"the-bushido-code-words-of-wisdom-from-japans-greatest-samurai-hardcover","title":"The Bushido Code: Words of Wisdom from Japan's Greatest Samurai - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTadashi Kamiko\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eWilliam Scott Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWords of wisdom from great samurai leaders: A collection of inspiring essays and aphorisms from Japan's leading warriors\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSamurai warrior leaders had to deal with grim conditions of life, death and survival. But such men were not simply rough uneducated fighters: they often personified the Far Eastern ideal of balancing cultural awareness and artistic expertise with high martial abilities. Their sayings, precepts and the anecdotes about them are informed by a broad spectrum of interests, many of which are still of great value today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book provides English translations of the essential thoughts and teachings of 55 great Samurai leaders--from Takeda Shingen and Oda Nobunaga to Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu--the men who unified Japan and established a system of government that survived for generations \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAdvice in this book includes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou should not envy the swords and clothing of others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt goes without saying that you should arrange your hair early in the morning if you are going out to your work, but this should be done even if you are thinking of staying at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen you think too much, it is difficult to achieve your objectives. If you are too clever and look too far ahead, you will accomplish nothing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you have some pressing or urgent affair, write it down with a calm state of mind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour regular meals should be light, and you should not take a trivial liking for elegant cuisine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf someone promotes only those things the lord finds acceptable, and never remonstrates with him at all, you should watch that man carefully.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo matter how wise a person may be, you should never depend fully on him but rather, understand that you are always on your own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCovering universal themes ranging from the courage and ambition to face daily affairs, the insights and strategies necessary to deal with allies and opponents, the value of art and literature, and even why and how to save money-- this is a book whose ancient wisdom is still highly relevant and of great value to readers today.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTadashi Kamiko\u003c\/b\u003e (1920-2011) graduated from Chuo University in Chinese and Japanese classics. He also wrote books on \u003ci\u003eHagakure, Miyamoto Musashi\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eSaikontan\u003c\/i\u003e (a Ming Dynasty classic). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eTranslated by: \u003cbr\u003eWilliam Scott Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e was raised in Ft. Lauderdale, FL; he holds BAs from Dartmouth College and The Monterey Institute of Foreign Studies, and an MA from the University of Washington. He has worked as a translator and advisor on cultural affairs for the Japanese Consulate-General in Seattle, Washington; a teacher of Japanese language; and a guide for Japanese tourists in South Florida. He has had 20 books published, variously translated into 21 foreign languages, including \u003ci\u003eThe Lone Samurai: The Life of Miyamoto Musashi.\u003c\/i\u003e His translation of \u003ci\u003eHagakure\u003c\/i\u003e, an 18th century treatise on samurai philosophy, was featured in the film \u003ci\u003eGhost Dog\u003c\/i\u003e, by the director Jim Jarmusch. Wilson was awarded a Commendation from the Foreign Ministry of Japan, and inducted into the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese Emperor.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 7.75 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 23, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47544956354813,"sku":"9784805317419","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/dlFkV0pjVmU1cDVTMGUrZ3R4RjdwZz09.webp?v=1779000829","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/the-bushido-code-words-of-wisdom-from-japans-greatest-samurai-hardcover","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}