The Samurai
In his latest book, Stephen Turnbull goes beyond battles to reveal the real samurai vibe: suicide rituals, vendettas, art, and poetry.
You know, those legendary badasses from ancient Japan? Yeah, them. For ages, we’ve only scratched the surface of what these dudes were really about. In his latest jaw-dropping book, The Samurai, Stephen Turnbull ain’t just talking about battles and bloodshed. Nah, he’s peeling back the layers to show us the real deal. These samurai weren’t just warriors; they were a whole vibe, man: you got your suicide rituals, epic vendettas, and, of course, the iconic samurai sword. But it ain’t just about the fights and flashy blades. It’s a whole culture. These dudes were into art, poetry, the whole shebang. If you thought you knew everything about the samurai, think again.
