{"product_id":"a-history-of-the-samurai-legendary-warriors-of-japan-hardcover","title":"A History of the Samurai: Legendary Warriors of Japan - 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\u003eJonathan Lopez-Vera\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRussell Calvert\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAn Epic Journey into the Legend and Legacy of Japan's Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA History of the Samurai\u003c\/i\u003e tells the complete story of Japan's legendary warrior class from beginning to end--an epic tale of intrigue, bloodshed, and bravery that offers deep insight into a pivotal era of Japanese history and culture. With renewed global fascination fueled by popular shows like SHOGUN and other feudal Japan dramas, this book offers timely insight into the real warriors behind the legend. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt explores in detail the core Samurai philosophy of Bushido--\"the way of the warrior\"--a complex code of conduct embracing ideals of honor and loyalty that continue to influence Japanese life today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistorian Jonathan Lopez-Vera offers a compelling look at these enigmatic warriors, including: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe lives of famous Samurai--\u003cb\u003eMiyamoto Musashi\u003c\/b\u003e, Japan's greatest swordsman; \u003cb\u003eTomoe Gozen\u003c\/b\u003e, the legendary woman Samurai; \u003cb\u003eTokugawa Ieyasu\u003c\/b\u003e, the last Shogun; and many more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe tragic tale of the \u003cb\u003e47 Ronin\u003c\/b\u003e, who chose honor over their own lives and were forced to commit ritual suicide after avenging their fallen master\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe philosophy of \u003cb\u003eBushido\u003c\/b\u003e, the code of conduct embodying honor and loyalty that governed the Samurai way of life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe decline of the Samurai and their transformation from fierce, battle-hardened warriors to highly educated philosopher-poets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIllustrated with \u003cb\u003e125 archival prints and photographs\u003c\/b\u003e, this book brilliantly showcases the nobility and grandeur of the Samurai. Readers will be fully immersed in the world of these legendary warriors as Jonathan Lopez-Vera traces their rise and fall throughout Japanese history.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Lopez-Vera\u003c\/b\u003e has a PhD in Japanese History and an MA in World History from Pompeu Fabra University (Spain). He is a member of the Ethnographies, Cultural Encounters and Religious Missions (ECERM) research group and Research Group on Empires, Metropolis and Extra-European Societies (GRIMSE). He also runs the \u003ci\u003eHistoriaJaponesa.com\u003c\/i\u003e website and is co-editor of the journal \u003ci\u003eAsiademica\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRussell Calvert\u003c\/b\u003e has a masters degree in translation studies from Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona). He has 25 years TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages) experience, including posts at ESADE Business School (Barcelona) and Salalah College of Applied Sciences (Oman). He was the subtitler, translator and interpreter for the 2012 Mecal International Short Film Festival of Barcelona.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 8.2 x 5.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 02, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50412209012973,"sku":"9784805315354","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.webster.direct\/en-ca\/products\/a-history-of-the-samurai-legendary-warriors-of-japan-hardcover","provider":"Webster.Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}