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Explore the transformative period of Japanese history when local lords and samurai clans reshaped a nation that had gradually slipped from imperial control. This Routledge Library Edition examines daily life during the samurai era from 1185 to 1603, tracing how the Minamoto clan's rise to power introduced new cultural values including hard work, respect for hierarchy, nationalism, and self-sacrifice. Discover how Zen Buddhism emerged as a spiritual force that supported samurai philosophy and fundamentally shaped the Japanese spirit. Written for readers interested in East Asian history, this scholarly work provides insight into the customs, beliefs, and social structures that defined medieval Japan during one of its most pivotal periods of cultural and political transformation.

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Covers the samurai era from 1185 to 1603, tracing how the Minamoto clan's rule transformed Japanese society and values.

Examines the decline of imperial power and the rise of local lords and clan chiefs who dominated the landscape through warfare.

Explores how Zen Buddhism provided spiritual and mystical support to samurai culture and shaped Japanese national identity.

Analyses the cultural shift towards hard work, hierarchy, nationalism, and duty that defined the samurai period.

Part of the Routledge Library Editions: Japan series, offering scholarly perspective on East Asian history and medieval Japanese civilization.

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Release Date
07 September 2010
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