The art of the samurai
Subtitle: Yamamoto Tsunetomo's Hagakure,  the new illustrated edition of the classic Japanese warrior code
By: translated by Barry D. Steben.
Contributors: Steben, Barry D.
Publisher: Duncan Baird Publishers
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781844837205
Subjects: Bushido -- Early works to 1800
Genres: Early works to 1800.
Work titles: Hagakure.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Death in the life of the samurai; title: An introduction to Yamamoto Tunetomo's Hagakure; title: The Hagakure; title: A leisurely chat in the evening shadows; title: A samurai must devote his heart firmly to bushidō; title: Hardship is a beneficial experience; title: There is nothing as deep as giri; title: Close your eyes and think of your lord; title: Death is a punishment not meted out lightly; title: Even if it contains poison, what's the big deal?; title: Naritomi Hyōgo's words about achieving victory; title: The quarrel (kenka) of Araki Kuzaemon; title: You are weaker than you look; title: "Victory or defeat is a trivial matter"; title: Military strategies.