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  • Bushido: The Samurai Code of Honor

  • The Truth About Japanese Samurai Wisdom
  • By: James Walker
  • Narrated by: Coby Allen
  • Length: 1 hr and 6 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (107 ratings)

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Bushido: The Samurai Code of Honor

By: James Walker
Narrated by: Coby Allen
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The legends of samurai continue to captivate us. We wonder if the stories we see depicted in pop culture creations, books, and museums are full of truth or enhanced to make a point.

You are going to experience the fantastic world of the samurai, and learn the code, or Bushido, that these men followed to live up to honor and loyalty for their masters as a way of protecting Japan.

The samurai were highly skilled warriors, fighting for various reasons, even establishing the feudal era known as Edo, with a social caste system that put them on the top. The samurai ruled Japan for several years, fought wars, and eventually became obsolete.

But their traditions and codes are not gone from history. They live on today. Everyone can learn a little something from the samurai, including how to live a better life. Honoring people, staying loyal, and defending others when it is right are all virtues of the samurai that can be continued today.

You are going to learn of the eight virtues, the history of the Samurai, some of the most famous warriors, and then you will discover how you can apply their lifestyle to the modern world. Wouldn’t it be nice if people returned to a more chivalrous nature where lying and devious acts are not acceptable and where being honest, sincere, and courageous are looked upon with reverence?

Discover how you can uphold the traditions of highly skilled warriors and live a decent and kind life as described by Bushido writer Inazo Nitobe, even if you are just a regular person.

What are you waiting for? Buy and listen and learn about Bushido now!

©2018 James Walker (P)2018 James Walker
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Awesome Book!!!

Marvelous Book!!! This book is great and it contains a ton of new and compelling advances and data about Bushido. This book is ideal for the individuals who are into this sort of book's and for the individuals who needs to know more data about this theme this book will be exceptionally convenient for you folks. So I might want to prescribe it to all...

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This book is an excellent !!!

This book is an excellent summary of bushido, it is very easy to understand with simplifying the book so the meaning is diluted. This is definitely a must have for anyone, even just the general reader.

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Weak on content...

Weak on content.. I suggest finding a option with more content to get value. there has to much more to this topic than included here.

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Disastrous narration

Bushido is a very interesting subject, the book covers well the origins, the evolution, and the principles. The research is evident, very well structured, and presented (at least on paper). The narration ruins the entire experience, and does not reflect the author's work.

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Decent one!!!

Decent one!!! It is contained various parts, each proposed to absolutely alter each other. Value, Courage and Loyalty are just a part of the fixings ought to have been incorporated just the right wholes. An extreme measure of can be as dreadful as too little.Highly prescribe it to all...

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Awesome One!!!

Awesome One!!! This book is ideal for the individuals who are into this sort of book's and for the individuals who needs to know more data about this point this book will be extremely convenient for you guys.Highly prescribe it to all...

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This is so incredible book !!!

Great Book!!! This book is exquisitely created and easy to understand.I genuinely took pleasure in examining this book. The essayist finished an extraordinary control of composing.Highly prescribe it to all...

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Extraordinary Book!!!

Great Book!!! Extraordinary compared to other books I have ever perused. In the event that you need to gain the regard of your bosses, read this. On the off chance that you need to be a superior pioneer, read this.

In the event that you need to improve as a specialist, read this.Highly prescribe it to all...

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This book is magnificent really !!!

This book is a magnificent rundown of bushido, it is straightforward with disentangling the book so the significance is weakened. This is unquestionably an absolute necessity have for anybody, even only the general peruser.

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Proper service

I ordered this book from Japan for my friend in New York, and he notified me that it had arrived at his hand timely. As I could not see the condition of the book, I cannot say anything about it, but my friend seems satisfied with it. Thank you indeed.

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