ダウンロード Bushido Explained: The Japanese Samurai Code: A New Interpretation for Beginners 本

This seminal work by historian Alexander Bennett presents a broad overview of the Japanese "Way of the Warrior" as it is expressed in scores of classical Japanese texts written by famous Samurai themselves Bennett's analysis of these writings shows that the essential meaning of Bushido, the Samurai's code of conduct and ethics, evolved significantly over time&; from the 12th century when the warrior class was elevated to become an elite group, to the 19th century when the Samurai class was suddenly disbanded. Bushido Explained takes a visual approach to presenting important concepts and terminology, helping readers easily navigate the complex world of the Samurai. The text is written in a highly accessible style, with sidebars presenting interesting concepts, facts and important Samurai figures who were central to Bushido's evolution. The different types of Bushido which vary by region, time period and Samurai rank&; are presented with over 300 informative diagrams and illustrations No other book offers such a wide-ranging, yet clear analysis of Bushido&; debunking myths and misconceptions about who the Samurai truly were. Bushido Explained presents a precise overview of Samurai ideals and culture in a logical, chronological order. Author Alexander Bennett, a professor of Japanese history, martial arts and Budo theory at Kansai university in Japan&; uses this information and teaching methods in his Japanese Studies: Introduction to Bushido class. Now, readers all over the world can sit in on the unique lesson侍・武士道のエキスパート、アレキサンダー・ベネットによる、初心者のための新しい武士道解説書。 武士道の概念や専門用語、侍の歴史を動かしてきた重要人物を 300枚以上のカラーイラストでわかりやすく紹介し、複雑な侍の世界を紐解いていきます。 各人物の異なる宗教や時代、位を見ながら、侍が地位を得てから消えゆくまでの7世紀の歴史、 その間で築き上げられた武士道の意義など、サムライワールドの全体像を掴むために役立つ入門書です。