{"product_id":"bushido-the-soul-of-japan-inazo-nitobe-hardcover","title":"Bushido: The Soul of Japan - Inazo Nitobe - Hardcover - ex-libris","description":"\u003cp\u003eInazo Nitobé’s Bushido: The Soul of Japan is a poetic inquiry into the ethos of his homeland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough a study of the way of the samurai, Nitobe identifies the seven virtues most widely recognized by the Japanese: rectitude, courage, benevolence, politeness, veracity, honor, and loyalty. In sharing these moral guidelines, handed down over generations, Nitobe gives the world unique insight into a previously unexplored code of honor. Originally published in 1899.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten in English and only translated years later into Japanese, Bushido was an inspiration to many Western leaders, including two US presidents, Theodore Roosevelt and John F. Kennedy. After centuries, the samurai principles are now applied around the world and recognized as universal ideals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis item is in \u003cstrong\u003eAcceptable \u003c\/strong\u003econdition. There is heavy coloring and marking of the pages and dust jacket. A plastic cover has been applied. This is an ex-library book, with associated markings. There is shelf wear. As always, the photos are of the book you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mike B","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52990352326887,"sku":"TWLMB299","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8511\/5879\/files\/2TWL_668_7561e8b0-dc58-4cf2-b227-46864948247f.jpg?v=1793834174","url":"https:\/\/thewarlibrary.com.au\/products\/bushido-the-soul-of-japan-inazo-nitobe-hardcover","provider":"The War Library","version":"1.0","type":"link"}