{"title":"Amber Books","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"bushido-illustrated-soul-of-japan-inazo-nitobe-hardcover","title":"Bushido Illustrated: The Soul of Japan by Inazo Nitobe - Non Fiction - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781838860899\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Amber Books\u003cbr\u003eAge Range: Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBushido Illustrated: The Soul of Japan presents Inazo Nitobe's landmark 1900 exploration of samurai ethics in a stunning Chinese-bound hardcover edition. First written in English for Western readers, Nitobe's classic text explains the moral code of the samurai, covering virtues like rectitude, courage, benevolence, politeness, honor, and loyalty. 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Author Trevor Naylor, who has spent decades living in and writing about Egypt, distills this complex mythology into an accessible, beautifully presented volume featuring roughly 100 artworks and photographs throughout its 160 pages. The book walks through the major gods and goddesses of the Egyptian pantheon, including Ra, the sun god who traveled across the sky each day after creating the earth's deities, and the love story of Isis and Osiris, in which Isis restores her murdered husband to life after he is dismembered by his jealous brother Set. Readers also discover Ma'at, goddess of truth and justice, whose feather was used to weigh the hearts of the dead in the afterlife, and the legendary Book of Thoth, said to contain the accumulated wisdom of the gods. Alongside the deities themselves, the book examines the temples, tombs, and rituals built to honor them, from the monumental pyramids to the funerary practices meant to secure eternal life. Naylor's narrative connects these myths to the broader sweep of Egyptian history, showing how religious belief shaped art, architecture, kingship, and daily life from the earliest dynasties through to the Greco-Roman period. The result is a volume that works equally well as an engaging cover-to-cover read or a lavishly illustrated reference, appealing to history enthusiasts and mythology fans alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRichly illustrated with approximately 100 artworks and photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers the major gods, goddesses, and myths of ancient Egypt in accessible detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by Trevor Naylor, an author with decades of personal experience living in and studying Egypt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSturdy hardcover format ideal for display, gifting, or a home reference library\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects mythology to real Egyptian history, temples, and funerary practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for history buffs, mythology lovers, and ancient Egypt enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrevor Naylor is a writer based in Yorkshire whose decades-long connection with Egypt has shaped much of his writing career. His publishing career began at a local bookshop in Hull before taking him around the world, but Egypt has remained his central inspiration, informing numerous travel and history titles. Naylor has authored several other books about the country, exploring its culture, cities, and landscapes with the same depth of knowledge he brings to Egyptian Gods \u0026amp; Myths Illustrated, drawing on firsthand experience to present ancient mythology with authenticity and care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gorgeous hardcover packed with myth and history, this book makes a memorable gift for history buffs, mythology fans, or anyone fascinated by ancient Egypt. 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