The Samurai Series: The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure -The Way of the Samurai & Bushido - The Soul of Japan

Author - Inazo Nitobe ... [Goo?] [Posters]
Author - Miyamoto Musashi ... [Goo?] [Posters]
Author - Yamamoto Tsunetomo ... [Goo?] [Posters]

This Paperback Book item from El Paso Norte Press was reviewed on 26-Oct-2008.

Search ISBN:1934255017 offer from Abebooks or used books from Alibris. The Samurai Series: The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure -The Way of the Samurai & Bushido - The Soul of Japan Reference Book. Classifications : Japan Asia History Subjects Books Strategy Military History Subjects Books General Philosophy Nonfiction Subjects Books General AAS Philosophy Nonfiction Subjects Books Zen Philosophy Buddhism Religio . Click the following link to view the cover of The Samurai Series: The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure -The Way of the Samurai & Bushido - The Soul of Japan.

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1) Paperback Book The Samurai Series: The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure -The Way of the Samurai & Bushido - The Soul of Japan by El Paso Norte Press. I think it´s great that someone put these three works together. I had a few complaints, though. The editing in this book was terrible. There were lots of errors that the editors should have caught in the spelling. I am also disappointed that for the first two works there is no mention of who translated the works into English.

As far as value goes I think this book is worth the money, but the publishing company really needs to work on editing their product better. I hope this is reflected in later editions.¤

2) Paperback Book The Samurai Series: The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure -The Way of the Samurai & Bushido - The Soul of Japan by El Paso Norte Press. Very useful compilation of three masterpieces. Although it isnt the most deep edition in terms of commentary or introductions, it certainly delivers the goods on the main texts. (Serious students of Japanese might prefer a bilingual edition of the individual texts).¤

3) Paperback Book The Samurai Series: The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure -The Way of the Samurai & Bushido - The Soul of Japan by El Paso Norte Press. Don´t try to save money on this "set" of three undisputable classics of Samurai culture. This publication looks like it has been downloaded from an Internet books-on-line website, with telltale spelling errors and erroneous symbols typical of a scanned document. I wonder who this obscure press is and why there is no credit to the translators, editors, etc. Smells like a rip-off to me. If you care about quality -- and authenticity -- in what you buy, steer clear of this one. Better to find these volumes issued by a major, reputable press like Kodansha or Shambhala and well-known, CREDITED translators.¤

4) Paperback Book The Samurai Series: The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure -The Way of the Samurai & Bushido - The Soul of Japan by El Paso Norte Press.
All three of the books contained in this one volume really should be in the collection of anyone interested in Japanese philosophy, religion or martial arts. It is not often that three really good books get bundled together into one volume but to have three classics together is really extraordinary.

The reflections of a master swordsman, the advice of a proper old Samurai and the explanations of a well-traveled scholar fit together synergistically; they add up to much more than the sum of the parts. Although the writers were separated from each other in time, they are united in a coherent view of what constitutes proper conduct and honor. There is enough difference in their styles of expression to illuminate points that might otherwise be obscure and at the same time provide some interesting juxtapositions.

Those who are already familiar with one or more of the books contained in this volume will find that having all three of them together is a real plus. Each, on its own, is an important little book; the three of them together form an important big book.
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5) Paperback Book The Samurai Series: The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure -The Way of the Samurai & Bushido - The Soul of Japan by El Paso Norte Press. I was so happy for Amazon´s fast shipping. I have been eye-balling The Book of Five Rings for quite some time. I´ve been on a personal quest to understand the history and philosophy of the Samurai, but I confess to not having a lot of time to read any more. Most of my reading ends up being in an airport waiting for a flight. Needless to say, the last thing I need is a bunch of hardcover books to haul around.

I saw this volume and had to do a little Snoopy Dance. Not only did I finally get to read "The Book of Five Rings", but I went on and read "Hagakure" and "Bushido". I feel like I have a real understanding, or at least as much as someone from the West can have about the Samurai´s philosophy and way of life. Kudos to Amazon for finding this gem.¤

6) Paperback Book The Samurai Series: The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure -The Way of the Samurai & Bushido - The Soul of Japan by El Paso Norte Press.

The Samurai Series brings together three of the most important books that deal with the Samurai path and philosophy into one volume. It contains:

The Book of Five Rings which was written by Miyamoto Musashi, a Samurai of legendary renown, about 1645 AD. It is a masterpiece of simple exposition written by a master swordsman, who, near the end of his spectacular life, tried earnestly to explain the essentials of individual combat and the essence of being a Samurai. His book is widely considered to a cornerstone of the philosophy of Bushido.

Hagakure - The Way of the Samurai, which means: "Hidden by Leaves", that was composed from dialogs by the famous Samurai, Yamamoto Tsunetomo, by a scribe, Tashiro Tsuramoto, about 1716 AD. It explains the major ideas and philosophy that are essential to the "way of the Samurai", by which is meant the "way of dying". It contains numerous tales of various Samurai and their deeds which illustrate their philosophy and practice.

Bushido - The Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe which was first published 1899. It is an extremely literate presentation by a Japanese intellectual who wished to present Japan and its fundamental philosophy in a way that could be understood by Westerners. It describes how the Shinto Religion and Buddhism are the underpinnings of the essentially militaristic view of honor and life that are inherent in Bushido, the Samurai code.¤

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