Ancient Civilizations: Samurai Japan

Plot

Part of the excellent historical series created by the Films for the Humanities and Sciences, Ancient Civilizations: Samurai Japan looks back at the tradition of the Samurai in Japanese culture. Taking power in the 13th century, the Samurai strictly enforced their ethics of discipline, virtue, and self-sacrifice. These values continued to be the main operative in Japanese society all the way up to the unconditional surrender of Japan after World War II. Scholars discuss the effects of this rigid system of ethics in terms of the lives of women and the evolving political institutions of Japan. Also explored is the gradual shift in Japanese society from feudalism to bureaucracy. ~ Sean Hurley, Rovi

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