by Inazō Nitobe · Plutón Ediciones · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788410233782
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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Bushido, the samurai code, through the pen of Inazo Nitobe. Originally published in English in 1899, this book offers a deep insight into the seven virtues that guided the samurai: rectitude, courage, benevolence, courtesy, sincerity, honor, and loyalty. Discover how this code of honor influenced Japanese culture and how its principles can be applied to modern life. An essential work to understand the soul of Japan and the path of the warrior.
Nitobe Inazō was a Japanese agronomist, diplomat, political scientist, politician, and writer. He studied at Sapporo Agricultural College under the influence of its first president William S. Clark and later went to the United States to study agricultural policy. After returning to Japan, he served as a professor at Sapporo Agricultural College, Kyoto Imperial University, and Tokyo Imperial University, and the deputy secretary general of the League of Nations. He also devoted himself to women's education, helping to found the Tsuda Eigaku Juku and serving as the first president of Tokyo Woman's Christian University and president of the Tokyo Women's College of Economics. He was also a strong advocate for Japanese colonialism, and described Korean people as "primitive".
