{"product_id":"code-of-the-samurai-a-modern-translation-of-the-bushido-shoshinshu-of-taira-shigesuke-paperback","title":"Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTaira Shigesuke\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eThomas Cleary\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator), \u003cb\u003eAlexander Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImmerse yourself in the world of the Samurai with this classic text.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCode of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e is the 350-year-old summary of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido--the ancient Japanese \"Way of the Warrior.\" Written by Taira Shigesuke, a Samurai and prominent teacher of military techniques, it was published posthumously in 1834. This influential book was intended as a training manual for young Samurai, outlining personal and professional standards. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis accessible and enjoyable translation is by Thomas Cleary, the foremost translator of Asian martial classics, accompanied by the powerful line drawings of master illustrator Oscar Ratti. A new foreword by Alexander Bennett, a leading expert on Samurai history, explains the lasting importance of this classic work and its place within the canon of Japanese literature.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTaira Shigesuke\u003c\/b\u003e (1639-1740), also known as Daidoji Yuzan, was a samurai and writer of military strategy during Japan's Edo period. He was born into a family of famous warriors and was both a military advisor and prominent teacher of military science. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Cleary\u003c\/b\u003e is one of the best known translators of Asian literary works. He holds a doctorate in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University. Cleary has translated over 70 works of martial arts philosophy, Buddhism, Taoism and religion including \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eI Ching\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSoul of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e, a collection of classic works on Zen and Bushido. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexander Bennett\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor of Japanese history, martial arts and Budo theory at Kansai University. He cofounded \u003ci\u003eKendo World\u003c\/i\u003e, the first English-language journal dedicated to Kendo. He holds black belts in several martial disciplines--Kendo Kyoshi, 7th Dan; Iaido, 5th Dan; and Naginata, 5th Dan. His published works include \u003ci\u003eJapan: The Ultimate Samurai Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eBushido Explained: The Japanese Samurai Code--A New Interpretation for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOscar Ratti\u003c\/b\u003e (1928-2005) is the co-author of \u003ci\u003eAikido and the Dynamic Sphere\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSecrets of the Samurai: The Martial Arts of Feudal Japan\u003c\/i\u003e, and was a frequent contributor to martial arts books and magazines.\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.55 x 7.95 x 5.12 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 26, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42699052318783,"sku":"9784805316825","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/26ac2300789886e54d855d769e64ea0a.webp?v=1765012283","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/code-of-the-samurai-a-modern-translation-of-the-bushido-shoshinshu-of-taira-shigesuke-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}