The Chrysanthemum and the Sword (Chinese Edition)

As Chinese, we always have a complicated sentiment when we mention Japanese. But our view to see things decides the height we analyze things and the action we make. Therefore, we need to objectively and fairly look at Japan and analyze its national character. ""Chrysanthemum"" is the symbol of Japanese royal household while ""sword"" is the symbol of ""samurai"". How can they combine together? What duality and contradictoriness Japanese culture has? Understand this, you will grasp the key of the ""root"" of Japanese. This book is just such a book to let you understand Japanese culture.