Spiritual History of Battlefield Bushido Illusion NHK Books Japan

by Shinichi Saeki

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Spiritual History of Battlefield Bushido Illusion NHK Books Japan Key Features ✔ Discover the profound insights of "Spiritual History of Battlefield Bushido Illusion," a thought-provoking book published by NHK Books in Japan. This scholarly work critically examines the traditional ideals of Bushido—the samurai code of ethics—questioning whether samurai truly fought honorably and despised cowardice. Through detailed analysis of historical scenes from classic texts such as "The Tale of the Heike" and "Taiheiki," the author reveals the complex ethics of deception, strategy, and falsehood that characterized battlefield conduct. This groundbreaking study peels back the myth of Bushido, offering a fresh perspective on the true nature of samurai morality and battlefield behavior. ✔ Key features include an in-depth exploration of war myths, the concept of fair play in combat, and the evolution of Bushido from its origins to modern reinterpretations. The book is authored by Shinichi Saeki, a distinguished scholar born in 1953, with a doctorate in literature from the University of Tokyo and expertise in medieval Japanese literature. ✔ Item Specifics: ✔ C:Title: Spiritual History of Battlefield Bushido Illusion NHK Books Japan ✔ C:Japanese Title: 戦場の精神史―武士道という幻影(NHKブックス) [全集叢書] ✔ C:Publisher: NHK Books ✔ C:Language: Japanese ✔ C:Format: Hardcover / Paperback (specify if known) ✔ C:Subject: Japanese History, Samurai, Bushido, Military Ethics, Medieval Literature ✔ C:Author: Shinichi Saek

• Publisher: NHK Books
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine

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