Description
A collection of thrilling samurai tales tracing the history of seppuku from ancient times to the twentieth century. The history of seppuku -- Japanese ritual suicide by cutting the stomach, sometimes referred to as hara-kiri -- spans a millennium, and came to be favoured by samurai as an honourable 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.
About the Author
Andrew Rankin was educated at the universities of London, Tokyo, and Cambridge, and has lived in Japan for many years. His other books include Mishima, Aesthetic Terrorist: An Intellectual Portrait.
Reviews
"A fascinating book -- well researched and extensively cited without being overly dry -- it's an excellent read for anyone intrigued by the subject or by Japanese history in general." --
Library Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9781568365862
Author Andrew Rankin
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Kodansha America, Inc
Publisher Kodansha America, Inc
About the Author
Andrew Rankin was educated at the universities of London, Tokyo, and Cambridge, and has lived in Japan for many years. His other books include Mishima, Aesthetic Terrorist: An Intellectual Portrait.
Reviews
"A fascinating book -- well researched and extensively cited without being overly dry -- it's an excellent read for anyone intrigued by the subject or by Japanese history in general." --
Library Journal
Book Information
ISBN 9781568365862
Author Andrew Rankin
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Kodansha America, Inc
Publisher Kodansha America, Inc
