Scholarly study; focusses on politics; commercial networks; and major cities and towns.
#447895 in Books 2014-03-04 2014-03-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x .70 x 5.25l; .60 #File Name: 4805312939256 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Good InsightBy R. W. PerkThe book provides good insight in the thinking of the Samurai class. The preface assumes some background knowledge of the regions / philosophies of that time requiring some additional research to full appreciate the work.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy tracyGreat2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. An exellent book.By Jesus M. MantillaTHIS BOOK IS A MUST READ TO ALL MARTIAL ARTIST AND PEOPLE WHO ENJOY ASIAN CULTURE.THOMAS CLEARY HAS DONE IT AGAING PROVIDING TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO US MARTIAL ARTIST WITH A NEW SOURCE OF KNOGLEGDE;WISDOM AND CULTURE OF THE SAMURAI WAY OF LIFE.