02855nam a22003497a 4500 20260227154003.0 260227b |||||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d 9784805315354 (hardcover) HSLRC HSLRC DS 827.S3 L6713 2020 López-Vera, Jonathan, author 61323 Historia de los samurais. a A history of the samurai : legendary warriors of Japan / Jonathan López-Vera ; translated by Russell Calvert Tokyo ; $a Rutland, VT : Tuttle Publishing, c2020 288 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits ; 21 cm rdacontent text txt rdacontent still image sti rdacontent cartographic image cri rdamedia unmediated n rdacarrier volume nc Translated from "Historia de los samurais." Includes bibliographical references (pages 272-278). A History of the Samurai tells the complete story of Japan's legendary warrior class from beginning to end-an epic tale of intrigue, bloodshed and bravery that is central to an understanding of the Japanese character and of Japanese history. It describes in detail the core Samurai philosophy of Bushido, 'the way of the warrior' a complex code of conduct embracing ideals of honour and loyalty that continues to govern the Japanese way of life today. Historian Jonathan Lopez-Vera offers a compelling look at these enigmatic warriors including: The lives of famous Samurai-Miyamoto Musashi, Japan's greatest swordsman, Tomoe Gozen, the woman who became a Samurai, Tokugawa Ieyasu, the last Shogun and many more. The tragic tale of the 47 Ronin who chose honour over their own lives and were forced to commit ritual suicide after avenging their fallen master. The philosophy of Bushido, 'the Way of the Warrior, ' the code of conduct that embraced the ideals of honour and loyalty and governed the Samurai way of living. The decline of the Samurai and their transformation from rough, battle-hardened warriors to highly educated philosopher-poets. Illustrated with 125 archival prints and photos, the nobility and grandeur of the Samurai is brilliantly showcased in this book. Readers will enjoy immersing themselves in the Samurai's world, as historian Jonathan Lopez-Vera traces the fascinating story of the rise and fall of these enigmatic warriors throughout Japanese history. Translated from the Spanish. Samurai history Japan 61324 Bushido history japan 61325 Japan $x History, Military To 1868 61326 history 61327 military history 61328 Russell Calvert, translator. 61329 lcc BK 98965 98965 0 0 lcc 0 0 NFIC HSLRC HSLRC CIR 2026-02-27 Sketchbook/Fullybooked 900.00 DS 827.S3 L6713 2020 HS14954 2026-02-27 00:00:00 1 900.00 2026-02-27 BK