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The Book of Samurai
  • Published: 1 November 2018
  • ISBN: 9781780288888
  • Imprint: Watkins
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 544
  • RRP: $95.00
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The Book of Samurai

The Fundamental Teachings

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1 Nov 2018
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One of the most successful titles on Watkins' first list with PRHPS was The Book of Ninja by Cummins and Minimi, netting over 3,400 units. Like the earlier volume, The Book of Samurai collects primary source material from Japanese archives.

THE LOST ART OF THE SAMURAI: Translations of 2 secret scrolls unveil 290+ lessons that define samurai life on and off the battlefield.

Perfect for fans of martial arts, Japanese history, and The Book of Five Rings!

Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami have brought the teachings of the famed samurai school Natori-Ryu back to life through The Book of Samurai series. This first installment is a translation of two secret scrolls and establishes the Fundamental Teachings of a samurai student, revealing the basic traditions of Natori-Ryu.

The first scroll, Heika Jodan, contains 290 lessons that define the baseline for samurai during times of peace—a time which is considered as preparation for war. It focuses each student on expanding their own ability and conduct, giving them the mind-set needed for any battles to come. The second scroll, Ippei Yoko, moves the student onto the field of battle. It provides them with an understanding of what is expected during a campaign of war and the necessary guidance for samurai who are to take up arms for the first time. These first two Natori-Ryu documents are an in-depth and detailed account of the practicality of samurai warfare, opening up the lost world of these Japanese warriors to all modern readers.
  • Published: 1 November 2018
  • ISBN: 9781780288888
  • Imprint: Watkins
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 544
  • RRP: $95.00
Categories:

About the authors

Antony Cummins

Antony Cummins was born in Lancashire, England. With an academic background in history and archaeology, Cummins utilizes primary source material to illuminate the true world of the shinobi or ninja of Japan. He is the author of True Path of the Ninja and Shinobi Soldiers, among other books. He resides in Oldham, England.
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Yoshie Minami

Yoshie Minami was born in Tokyo and has a degree in linguistics from the International Christian University. She has previously translated the Shoninki by Natori Masazumi, also in collaboration with Antony Cummins. She lives in Saitama, Japan.
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