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Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai (Xist Classics) Kindle Edition

by Yamamoto Tsunetomo (Author), William Scott Wilson (Translator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.0 out of 5 stars 183 ratings
A Collection of Thoughts, Sayings and Meditations on the Way of the Samurai

"It is said that what is called "the spirit of an age" is something to which one cannot return. That this spirit gradually dissipates is due to the world's coming to an end. For this reason, although one would like to change today's world back to the spirit of one hundred years or more ago, it cannot be done. Thus it is important to make the best out of every generation." — Tsunetomo Yamamoto, Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai

A formerly secret text known only to the Samurai, Hagakure is a classic text on Bushido--the Way of the Warrior. More than just a handbook for battle, Hagakure is a text that filled with teachings that still apply in business, political and social situations today.
This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This ebook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.

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  1. Print length
    122 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Xist Classics
  4. Accessibility
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  5. Publication date
    15 May 2015
  6. File size
    1.2 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00XUR3840
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Xist Classics
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 15 May 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Translation
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 122 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1681950440
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Customers find the book to be an interesting read. They appreciate its insights, with one customer noting it provides good insight into Bushido, while another mentions how it helps understand the martial arts in history.

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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Straight to Point!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 September 2016
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    Interesting read! I love the way this book illustrates the techniques which one can build on becoming a servant to a master, (Being my Dream or Goal/Individual self) It sort of reminds me of the movie: The last Sumarai.
    Great-Read :)
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  • Sáss Alæssí
    4.0 out of 5 stars 21st Century Samurai teachings.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 1 March 2013
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    It would seem that most are negligent in the ways of the Samurai. If someone were to ask a stranger "What is the true meaning of the way of the Samurai?" the person who would be able to answer this is very rare indeed. This book offers you the substance of the Samurai and will make you proud and honoured to read about such a system. They were not marauding warriors as seen in the movies, they were, however, teachers, doctors, healers, spiritualists, monks, scientists and very much more. They did learn the way of the warrior to defend themselves and their families because they were thought radical of their time. You will learn much and understand them with this very well defined read. Enjoy.
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  • Richard
    3.0 out of 5 stars Overall good
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 January 2024
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    Great lessons, but also teaches seemingly superstitious stuff.

    Overall recommended as a strategy book, especially for the military or army.
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  • Conscrog
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 August 2017
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    Enjoyed the book
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  • timothy putman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 January 2016
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    An interesting read
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  • Amazon Customer
    2.0 out of 5 stars The Book Is Better
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 March 2016
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    Having read the paperback, I find this version is not so well laid out and littered with typos.
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  • Jonny T
    4.0 out of 5 stars For all those interested in old Japan.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 July 2016
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    A good insight into Bushido.. It will take some time to read, but anyone who finds Japanese culture interesting will enjoy this book.
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  • Mr. S. Sanderson
    3.0 out of 5 stars Not for casual reading.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 August 2018
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    I got this having watched Ghost Dog with Forest Whitaker. Perhaps it is down to my preconception but the book doesn’t flow, jumping from passage to passage on disparate subjects. I have no idea if it is a faithful rendition of the original text. I am sure for those with a more in-depth or academic interest in the subject might be better placed to give a more appropriate and useful review.
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  • DarkKnight
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in India on 29 December 2016
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    Truly great book, a rare insight into Japanese culture.
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  • Stanley L. Chounard
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is an amazing book
    Reviewed in the United States on 6 October 2011
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    This book taught me how to be less of a ... well, it taught me to have more control over how I think and know exactly how I feel about situations that I face that are extreme. I believe that dying for what I believe in is the most pure example of discipline and self-control. This book about the way of the samurai taught me that.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Many typos, but it was cheap to get a digital copy of an important text
    Reviewed in the United States on 27 October 2021
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    It’s translated, but there are numerous typos, misspelled and incorrect words throughout. Still, if you get it for a couple bucks, I would recommend it.
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  • James
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good!
    Reviewed in the United States on 28 March 2010
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    This is not just for your martial artist or Samurai enthusiast. Much like the Art of War is prized by todays business men. The Hagakure can be incorporated into your daily view on life. Easy to follow book that may stay with you long after you read it.
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  • Click
    3.0 out of 5 stars s..oom spellering arows d'track frm bük.
    Reviewed in the United States on 23 June 2015
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    Formatting and spelling errors abound in the Kindle version. I have a paperback copy that is error free, this ebook version would make and English teacher cry.

    1 star for Kindle version, 5 for the hardcopy
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