Bushido: The Soul of Japan
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Bushido, (the Way of the Knight), the unwritten code governing the life and conduct of the samurai, is one of the cornerstones of Japanese culture. With roots in Buddhism, Shinto, and Confucianism, this book shows how Bushido is the basis of Japanese morals and ethics.
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- 2011-07-05
- 160 pages
- Ebook
- Tuttle Publishing
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