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Bushido

the Soul of Japan

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The exploration of samurai ethics and Japanese culture is central to this seminal work, initially aimed at Western readers. Written by Nitobe, it became the most widely distributed text on bushido, influencing notable figures like Theodore Roosevelt and H. G. Wells. While it gained popularity in the West during the early 20th century, its reception in Japan was mixed, with critiques from Japanese scholars. The book's portrayal of samurai values through a Western lens sparked debate, highlighting the contrasts between traditional bushido and Western chivalry.

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Bushido, Inazo Nitobe

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Titolo
Bushido
Sottotitolo
the Soul of Japan
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2024
Formato
Copertina rigida
Pagine
88
ISBN13
9781963956245
Serie
Prima pubblicazione
2016
Titolo originale
Bushido: The Soul of the samurai
Valutazione
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The exploration of samurai ethics and Japanese culture is central to this seminal work, initially aimed at Western readers. Written by Nitobe, it became the most widely distributed text on bushido, influencing notable figures like Theodore Roosevelt and H. G. Wells. While it gained popularity in the West during the early 20th century, its reception in Japan was mixed, with critiques from Japanese scholars. The book's portrayal of samurai values through a Western lens sparked debate, highlighting the contrasts between traditional bushido and Western chivalry.