The word “samurai,” derived from a Japanese verb meaning “to serve,” refers to the warrior nobility of feudal(pre-industrial) Japan. Early samurai had their roots as clan warriors who put down rebellions and as armed “enforcers” hired to protect tax collectors while they made their rounds. By the 14th century, however, samurai had evolved into a …
The post Death Before Dishonor: The Samurai of Japan appeared first on HistoryNet.
0 komentar:
Posting Komentar