The Samurai Spirit . . . The Powerful Force Japan Did Not Surrender

In the years after World War II the samurai spirit in Japan sparked the nation’s rapid recovery. A powerful force, the samurai spirit was not surrendered by Japan at the end of the war. Starting from the Emperor and encompassing many segments of Japanese society the samurai ethos can be seen. The Samurai Spirit defines this powerful force and documents the events leading to a new Japan. Complete with footnotes and bibliography.