Bushido: The Timeless & Fascinating Code of the Samurai

<p>The Samurai are one of the most iconic figures in Japanese history. They were members of a powerful warrior class who emerged during the feudal era of Japan, and who played a critical role in shaping the country&rsquo;s political and social landscape. But&nbsp;<strong>what really defined these warriors</strong>&nbsp;was not just their impressive martial prowess or their flashy armor. It was the&nbsp;<strong>code of conduct</strong>&nbsp;they lived by &mdash; known as&nbsp;<strong>Bushido</strong>.</p> <p><strong>Historical Context of the Samurai</strong></p> <p>To understand the emergence of the Samurai, it&rsquo;s important to look back at the political and social landscape of Japan during the feudal era. The country was divided into a series of competing domains, each ruled by a powerful lord or &ldquo;Daimyo&rdquo;. These lords were in constant competition with one another, and they maintained standing armies of warriors to defend their territories and assert their dominance.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@peterdeleuran/bushido-the-timeless-fascinating-code-of-the-samurai-11152a7bd86e">Read More</a></p>