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Bushido: The Soul of Japan
Langbeschreibung
One of the best early explorations of Japanese culture and samurai ethics written in the English languageInazo Nitobe's book, the most influential ever written on Bushido, or the samurai Way of the Warrior, argues that the philosophy of Bushido is the true key to understanding "the soul of Japan."Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives-and upended them. Now Penguin brings you a new set of the acclaimed Great Ideas, a curated library of selections from the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
Hauptbeschreibung
GREAT IDEAS SERIES HAS SOLD OVER 4 MILLION COPIES: Great Ideas series has sold more than 4 million copies worldwide, with over 55 titles in our Penguin Classics US catalog.BACKLIST OPPORTUNITIES: New titles to the series create an opportunity to sell strong backlist titles such as Why I Write by George Orwell and On the Shortness of Life by Seneca.FRESH SELECTION OF THINKERS: First selection of Great Ideas in over a decade showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, including stoics, feminists, anarchists and Zen Buddhists.BOOK DESIGN: As part of the long history of celebrated Penguin book design, Great Ideas bold typographic cover designs have been highly praised, winning prizes such as the D&AD award, and contribute to the collectible appeal of the series.
Inazo Nitobe (1862 - 1933) was a Japanese economist, diplomat and writer. He was a major actor in the League of Nations, and served in the Japanese parliament. His important work Bushido: The Soul of Japan is one of the best early explorations of Japanese culture and samurai ethics written in the English language.
ISBN-13:
9780241472439
Veröffentl:
2020
Erscheinungsdatum:
24.09.2020
Seiten:
117
Autor:
Inazo Nitobe
Gewicht:
90 g
Format:
180x112x15 mm
Serie:
Penguin Great Ideas
Sprache:
Englisch