Documentary Description
They were the knights of medieval Japan, an elite warrior class that held the reins of power and the fascination
of the people for more than 700 years. Masters of sword and bow, driven by an unforgiving code of ethics, they proved
ferocious in combat. They beat back foreign invaders and fought each other for land, status, honor and glory. THE
SAMURAI explores the extraordinary legacy of martial artistry, ceremony, self-discipline and tenacity in battle that reaches
to this day. Modern-day samurai explain the ways of life in the Bushido, while scholars detail the pivotal events in their
centuries-long history. From the heyday of the Heian Period (794-1185) to the inevitable decline that followed the opening of
Japan in 1853, this is the definitive study of some of world's most famous fighters.
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