{"product_id":"bushido-the-soul-of-the-samurai-9781611802108","title":"Bushido: The Soul of the Samurai","description":"\u003cb\u003eA graphic novel version of the classic book that first introduced Westerners to the samurai ethos.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis graphic novel version of the cult classic \u003ci\u003eBushido \u003c\/i\u003ebrings the timeless secrets of the samurai to life. Originally published in 1905, \u003ci\u003eBushido\u003c\/i\u003e was the first book to introduce Westerners to the samurai ethos. Written by Inazo Nitobe, one of the foremost Japanese authors and educators of the time, it describes the characteristics and virtues that are associated with bushido--honor, courage, justice, loyalty, self-control--and explains the philosophy behind how samurai were educated and trained; the connection between the sword and the samurai; s\u003ci\u003eeppuku\u003c\/i\u003e; and the position of women in samurai culture; among other themes. To this day, \u003ci\u003eBushido\u003c\/i\u003e is considered a must-read for anyone who wants to understanding the soul of Japan and navigate their world with integrity and honor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Shambhala\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/30\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781611802108\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.60lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 5.90w x 0.50d","brand":"Inazo Nitobe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45331872448693,"sku":"9781611802108","price":15.26,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_b48a5892-3901-4aa4-8a26-f972afb03c14.jpg?v=1745938345","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/bushido-the-soul-of-the-samurai-9781611802108","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}