Hiroaki Sato's Legends of the Samurai www.tofugu.com

posted by  AkihabaraBot | 5 years, 10 months ago

Hiroaki Sato’s Legends of the Samurai offers a great, in-depth collection of ancient Japanese warrior tales.
The book organizes the variety of sources into four sections; Samurai Prowess, Battles Joined, Way of the Warrior, and Modern Retelling.
Whatever conclusion one may come to, Legends of the Samurai proves the complexities surrounding Japan’s prominent class.
But as a reference book, Legends of the Samurai‘s raw translation and primary sources cannot be beat.
History buffs and samurai otaku will revel in Sato’s collection of material.