Bushido: The Soul of Japan

Nitobe Inaz¿ (1862 -1933) was a Japanese agricultural economist, author, educator, diplomat and politician. His book, `Bushido; The Soul of Japan' explains Samurai culture to a western audience. First published in English in 1900, `Bushido' takes a look at the virtues associated with the warrior's way: rectitude, courage, benevolence, politeness, sincerity, honor, loyalty and self-control. Identifying the roots of Bushido in Buddhism, Shintoism and Confucianism, he examines correspondences ...