Bushido: The Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe

Bushido: The Soul of Japan* by Inazō Nitobe is a classic work published in 1899 that explores the moral and ethical code of the samurai, translating these Japanese concepts into terms familiar to a Western audience. The book argues that this code, "Bushido," provided the moral foundation for Japanese society and character, comparing it to Western notions of chivalry and Christian ethics.