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In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: Samurai Warrior: The Samurai, a self-sacrificing warrior class of ancient Japa...

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Other Authors: Fuchs, Thomas (Producer and director) (Producer), Benger, Tracey (Producer), Lutz, Susan (Producer), Ackroyd, David, 1940- (Narrator)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: New York, NY : A&E Television Networks, 1997.
Series:In Search of History
Subjects:
Samurai > Conduct of life.
Japan > Civilization > History.
Samouraï > Morale pratique.
Japon > Civilisation > Histoire.
Documentary television programs.
Documentaires télévisés.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:In Search of History journeys 2,000 years from ancient times to the present, taking a closer look at the events, places, and hidden mysteries that have puzzled and inspired historians and experts across the ages. Episode: Samurai Warrior: The Samurai, a self-sacrificing warrior class of ancient Japan, developed a code of behavior where honor took precedence over life itself.
Physical Description:1 online resource (43 minutes)
Playing Time:00:42:53
Production Credits:Music, Vaughn Johnson ; editor, Diana Friedberg ; photography, John Beaver, Mike Messenheim, Patrick Stewart.