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Samurai Trilogy Box Set - Criterion Collection
Toshirô Mifune, Mariko Okada
Criterion, 2004
classic at its' best
+ wonderfull character and stamina, beautifull scenery
+ Samurai Trilogy Box Set
+ How can one complain?
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A History of Japan, 1615-1867
George Sansom
Stanford University Press, 1963
The Third in an Excellent Compilation of History
+ One of the Most Exhaustive and Informative Works on the Subject: Volume III
+ Losing a little steam
+ Japanese History
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Japanese Art (World of Art)
Joan Stanley-Baker
Thames & Hudson, 2000
Great beginner's book for Japanese art
+ Japanese art observed by a Chinese art specialist
+ A Thorough Introduction
+ This is one of the best guid-book for beginners of art in Ja
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A History of Japan, 1334-1615
George Sansom
Stanford University Press, 1961
Very Nicely Done
+ One of the Most Exhaustive and Informative Works on the Subject: Volume II
+ A time for war
+ II. Civil War: Kamakura Burns, . . .then Osaka Castle
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Hagakure: The Book of the Samauri
Tsunetomo Yamamoto
Kodansha International, 1992
Biohazard?
+ The Way of The Samurai
+ Hagakure
+ Black Dog
+ Ghost Dog
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The Art of War by Sun Tzu - Special Edition
Sun Tzu
El Paso Norte Press, 2005
A very complete review
+ Multiple sections equal multiple goodness...
+ One of the most important military books in history
+ the art of war
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The Unfettered Mind: Writings of the Zen Master to the Sword Master
Takuan Soho
Kodansha International, 1988
One of the best books I've ever read.
+ The Unfettered Mind
+ A Masterpiece
+ The Work of a Genius
+ Insight into Zen mind
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Siddhartha - Bilingual Edition, German and English
Hermann Hesse
El Paso Norte Press, 2005
The Path to Enlightenment
+ An interesting way to learn a foreign language
+ An Extraordinary Book
Siddhartha is an essential book. Unless you have read Siddhartha, you have missed a major milestone in literature, eastern philosophy and personal growth. Hermann Hesse was a master of the written word. That's why he was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature and why you should own a copy of his ...
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Book of Five Rings: The Classic Guide to Strategy
Miyamoto Musashi
Gramercy, 1988
the book of five rings
+ Distracting Images
+ Way of the Samurai
+ Great book on Zen, sword fighting, and defeating you enemies.
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Ideals of the Samurai (History & Philosophy Series)
William Scott Wilson
Black Belt Communications, 1982
Twelve Unique Old Translated Writings on Bushido
+ Ideals of the Samurai Review
+ Arguably My Favorite Collection of Warrior Philosophy
+ accessible book
+ A Great Addition to the Bushido Library
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The Book of Tea Classic Edition
Okakura Kakuzo
Tuttle Publishing, 1989
Yonde Sono Hon.
+ Covers culture and mindset more than just the physical tea ceremony...
+ Totally Enjoyable
+ Tea Culture
+ Japanese culture in a teacup
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Zen - The Religion of the Samurai
Kaiten Nukariya
El Paso Norte Press, 2006
is ok
I have not read very much of it as of yet so so far it is a good source.
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Legends of the Samurai
Hiroaki Sato
Overlook Hardcover, 1995
A potentially life-altering read!
+ Samurai Stories
+ A historical text book
+ An invaluable addition to the library of any English-speaking student of Japanese culture and history
+ A Wonderful Insight
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Ghost Dog - The Way of the Samurai
Forest Whitaker, Henry Silva
Lions Gate, 2001
Ancient tribes and their rites
+ One of Jim Jarmusch's best movies
+ not your usual samurai movie.
+ Ghost Dog
+ Fun Samurai Movie
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The Samurai Series: The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure -The Way of the Samurai & Bushido - The Soul of Japan
Miyamoto Musashi, Yamamoto Tsunetomo, ...
El Paso Norte Press, 2006
A Joy To Read!
+ Awesome!
+ 3 Great Texts About The Samurai
+ Good collection, bad editing.
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