Yuzan Daidoji Yukio-The Bushido Code. Gift book bound in leather.

Bushido is the philosophy of life and the practice of performing the duty of a samurai. The ancient Japanese tradition of impeccable performance of duty with the dignity of an aristocrat, the loyalty of a servant, the fearlessness of a warrior and the foresight of an official required from a samurai remarkable abilities, versatile education and diligence in improvement. To be perfect, to give a perfect life and die with dignity-this is the goal of a samurai.

The texts from which this collection is compiled are the most authoritative works, which contain instructions to young samurai, an exposition of their own experience and reflect the philosophy of those times.