Zindigī-yi rūzmarah dar dawrah-yi sāmurāyī'hā: Persiska (Farsi) 1401

From the 10th century onwards, Japanese emperors gradually lost power. Local lords or clan chiefs waged ceaseless war against each other, while the court, steeped in Chinese culture, seemed no longer interested in the affairs of the country. In 1191, the Minamoto clan overcame the riots and finally imposed its rule. Hard work, respect for hierarchy, the cult of nationalism, sense of selflessness and duty - this was the new trend. The Buddhist doctrine of Zen appeared. It gave the samurai mystical support, and the Japanese soul was henceforth directed toward a political and religious asceticism that greatly influenced all aspects of art, thought, and daily life. Acclaimed in the "classic" period of Japanese history, the author explores what life was like for the Japanese people during these five centuries, and shows how a transformation of heart and mind created a civilization just as original and profound.