Seppuku: A History Of Samurai Suicide
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- 9784770031426
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The history of seppuku - Japanese ritual suicide by cutting the stomach, sometimes referred to as hara-kiri - spans a millennium, and came to be favored by samurai as an honorable form of death. Here, for the first time in English, is a book that charts the history of seppuku from ancient times to the twentieth century through a collection of swashbuckling tales from history and literature. Author Andrew Rankin takes us from the first recorded incident of seppuku, by the goddess Aomi in the eighth century, through the golden age of seppuku in the sixteenth century that includes the suicides of Shibata Katsuie, Sen no Riky? and Toyotomi Hidetsugu, up to the seppuku of General Nogi Maresuke in 1912. Drawing on never-before-translated medieval war tales, samurai clan documents, and execution handbooks, Rankin also provides a fascinating look at the seppuku ritual itself, explaining the correct protocol and etiquette for seppuku, different stomach-cutting procedures, types of swords, attire, location, even what kinds of refreshment should be served at the seppuku ceremony. The book ends with a collection of quotations from authors and commentators down through the centuries, summing up both the Japanese attitude toward seppuku and foreigners' reactions- As for when to die, make sure you are one step ahead of everyone else. Never pull back from the brink. But be aware that there are times when you should die, and times when you should not. Die at the right moment, and you will be a hero. Die at the wrong moment, and you will die like a dog. - Izawa Nagahide, The Warrior's Code, 1725 We all thought, 'These guys are some kind of nutcakes.' - Jim Verdolini, USS Randolph, describing Kamikaze attack of March 11, 1945
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Kodansha America, INC International Concepts
ISBN-13
9784770031426
eBay Product ID (ePID)
97863076
Product Key Features
Book Title
Seppuku: a History of Samurai Suicide
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2011
Genre
Sports
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
196mm
Item Width
138mm
Item Weight
338g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of Manufacture
Japan
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- 5***- (915)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseExcellent service for books. Arrived in great condition, well boxed and in very good time. Recommended.
- e***- (449)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis book is exactly as described and is like new. I'm really pleased with it and the price I paid which very low and exceptional value for money. The book was securely packaged and dispatched and delivered very quickly in just a couple of days. Excellent communication throughout with the seller. Very friendly, helpful and prompt. I have bought from this seller a few times and everything has always met or exceeded my expectations. A very positive experience buying from this seller. πππππ
- a***a (108)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseThis book is exactly as described and in excellent condition. I'm really pleased with the quality and the price I paid which very low and exceptional value for money. The book was very well packaged and dispatched and delivered very quickly in just a couple of days. Excellent communication throughout with the seller. Very friendly, helpful and prompt response. I have bought from this seller a few times and everything has always met or exceeded my expectations.
- m***l (155)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseExceptional service from a very reliable seller. They were offering a long-out-of-print book at a very reasonable price. On checkout I was given a 10% discount code; the book was dispatched with free postage, followed by an email advising they were giving a refund because they considered the book was not in as good a condition as advertised. The book arrived two days later, well-packaged and in great condition too. Thank you WeBuyBooks, Iβm happy to recommend such exemplary service.The Painted Bird (Kosinski, Jerzy) - Kosinski, Jerzy (#365417334987)