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Training the Samurai Mind: A Bushido Sourcebook (Hardcover)

by Thomas Cleary (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: Shambhala Publications Inc (2 Jul 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1590305728
  • ISBN-13: 978-1590305720
  • Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 15 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 338,005 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A comprehensive overview of samurai life and education draws on hundreds of writings on bushido--the way of the warrior knight--from the fifteenth through the nineteenth centuries that cover such topics as military strategy, political science, personal discipline, and character development, putting each piece in its historical context. 15,000 first

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Heart, Soul, Mind & Spirit of the Samurai, 15 Jul 2008
By Terry Tozer "TJSKA.com" (Reading & Bracknell, UK) - See all my reviews
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In his truly inimitable and engaging style, Thomas presents us with an introduction and then a summary of twenty two of Japans greatest samurai, there thoughts, philosophies and life stories.

Covering a period of samurai from 1349 to 1865, we get right into the mind, spirit and true nature of what it was like to live their dangerous lives and how they ingeniously schemed to work out ways to survive and win battles with their enemies. There was rarely any quarter given in these harsh and brutal times.

It wasn't all bravery, wit and courage. These Japanese "knights" had to work out life saving strategies and tactics that would always win the day. If they survived the battle that they had lost, then they would probably have to up their lives to their lord and do the honourable thing by committing suicide to save face.

Beautifully & interestingly written by an expert in his field, you would expect nothing less from Thomas.

With over 600 years of experience all in one book, this has to be one of the best reference books for those seeking to understand what "The Way of the Warrior" is all about.
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