num_pages: 109
description: In eighteenth-century Japan, Tsunetomo Yamamoto created the Hagakure, a document that served as the basis for samurai warrior behavior. Its guiding principles greatly influenced the Japanese ruling class and shaped the underlying character of the Japanese psyche, from businessmen to soldiers. 
  Bushido 
is the first English translation of this work. It provides a powerful message aimed at the mind and spirit of the samurai warrior. With Bushido, one can better put into perspective Japan's historical path.
language: English
title: Bushido: The Way of the Samurai
titlecomplete: Bushido: The Way of the Samurai (Square One Classics)
genres: Classics, History, Philosophy, Religion, Japan, Asia, War, Japanese Literature, Martial Arts, Nonfiction
ratings_count: 15083
publisher: Square One