Japanese samurai knights are some of the most colorful characters in the history of the world....... The influence of the military class, its way of thinking, religious beliefs, culture, habits on the then life was great. We can also see it in modern Japan....... This book from the series tells about how the samurai appeared, how Japan lived under their rule, about tragic heroes and great statesmen. You will get acquainted with the peculiar way of life of the samurai class, learn about their unshakable ideals of honor, duty and loyalty, their upbringing and military training, what weapons they fought and in what castles they lived, what they did in peacetime. Finally, you will learn about the decline of power and the collapse of the samurai state in the middle of the XIX century. as well as the spiritual heritage of the military aristocracy. Samurai owe their origin to the family military units, which in the early era of the Japanese Empire fought with tribes that have long inhabited the border areas of the country. In XXII c. During the internecine war between the various Japanese tribes, the power of the samurai increased. In 1192 g. The first samurai state was created, in which power was taken from the imperial government and limiting the powers of the emperor - his role was now reduced only to the performance of religious rites and participation in official ceremonies. Since then, for almost seven centuries, Japan has established a regime in which political power is concentrated in the hands of the military aristocracy. Discipline, perseverance and diligence are qualities that still determine the Japanese national character, to which the country owes its rise and transformation into one of the most advanced powers in the world. "What Is What" is a series of thematic encyclopedias published from 1994 to 2001 by the publishing house "Word" and aimed at school-age children. Initially, it was translated materials of a similar German series "Was ist was", but later, as part of the series, the publishing house began to produce works by domestic authors. The abundance of illustrations, fascination, diversity and accessibility of the presentation of the material predetermined the great popularity of the series. "What is What" easy reading - serious knowledge!Other books in the series "What is What":Byzantine Wolves of Heaven. Flags Calendar. Caves of the Cat. Time. Dolls. Butterflies Sculpture. Our Body . Ancient Greeks Ancient myths Myths of Slavs Sun Apes Ancient China . Painting Orbital Stations . Underwater exploration of the Earth Planet Ancient Greece. Trees. Forest. Poisonous plants . Money from Russia . Multimedia and virtual worlds Natural Disasters Mountains Pyramids Museums Travelers . Crusaders Weather. Bees, Bumblebees, Wasps Moors Elephants Fish Birds Ships Gladiators Samurai. Pirates. Water. Bridges . Geographic Maps of the Witch Star. Internet Seven Wonders of the World Predators Nuclear Power Arctic and Antarctic. Indians Horses Dinosaurs Ancient Russia . Moscow Rus Revival . Mysterious Treasure Phenomena . Tropical Forest