Bushido, the Soul of Japan

Inazo Nitobe's "Bushido, the Soul of Japan" is a seminal exploration of the ethical code and cultural ethos underlying the samurai class in Japan. Written in a lyrical style that intertwines historical narrative with philosophical discourse, Nitobe delves into the essence of bushido-literally 'the way of the warrior'-to elucidate the values of honor, loyalty, and self-discipline that shaped Japanese society. Set against the backdrop of Japan's modernization during the Meiji era, this work contr ...