Seppuku
A History of Samurai Suicide
$34.47
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
4 September 2018
Summary
This first comprehensive history in English of Japanese ritual suicide offers both action-packed stories that read like fiction, and invaluable scholarship.
This impeccably researched survey looks at seppuku (or hara-kiri, as it’s more commonly known outside Japan) from ancient to modern times. Author Andrew Rankin presents a selection of thrilling historical and literary samurai stories, as well as details about every aspect of the ritual, including: choosing and preparing the locati…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781568365862 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1568365861 |
| Author: | Andrew Rankin |
| Publisher: | Kodansha America, Inc |
| Imprint: | Kodansha America, Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 4 September 2018 |
| Weight: | 224g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 185mm x 126mm |
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Critics Review
“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
About The Author
Andrew Rankin
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.
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