Hagakure: The Secret Wisdom of the Samurai

HAGAKURE: One the most influential of all Japanese texts-- written nearly 300 years ago by Yamamoto Tsunetomo

Discover the Secret Wisdom of the Samurai-- the first translation to include the complete first two books of Yamamoto's "Hagakure"

The Hagakure, originally written by Yamamoto Tsunetomo nearly 300 years ago, summarizes the essence of the Japanese Samurai bushido ("warrior").

Translated by Alexander Bennet, this English edition has a distinct advantage with extensive footnotes to fill cultural and historical gaps seen in previous translations. This is the first translation to include the complete first two books of the Hagakure and the most reliable and authentic passages contained within the third book; all other English translations published previously have been fragmentary and incomplete.

A book with huge influence felt around the world, it has not before been offered to Westerners with such readability, accuracy, and authenticity.