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A Peasant Sage Of Japan: The Life And Work Of Sontoku Ninomiya

A Peasant Sage Of Japan: The Life And Work Of Sontoku Ninomiya

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ISBN10: 1162801166
ISBN13: 9781162801162
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 272
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.57 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Peasant Sage of Japan: The Life and Work of Sontoku Ninomiya is a biography of Sontoku Ninomiya, a prominent figure in Japanese history known for his wisdom, compassion, and dedication to helping others. The book, written by Yoshimoto Tadasu, provides a comprehensive look at Sontoku's life, from his humble beginnings as a peasant farmer to his rise as a respected philosopher, educator, and social reformer.Through extensive research and interviews with Sontoku's descendants and followers, Tadasu paints a vivid picture of the man behind the legend. He explores Sontoku's philosophy of self-help and how it influenced his work in education, agriculture, and community development. The book also delves into Sontoku's personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and colleagues.A Peasant Sage of Japan is a fascinating and inspiring read for anyone interested in Japanese history, philosophy, or social reform. It offers a unique perspective on a remarkable individual who overcame great adversity to make a lasting impact on his country and the world.Translated From The Hotokuki.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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