Re: Happy Days was The Last Samurai

From: Lee Changsub <knorr31@...>

>Subject: Re: Re: "The Last Samurai"
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>A real social change did not mature to exist until
>General MacArthur passed the land reform bill after
>World War Two...
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Mr. Lee makes some good points, read "Peasants, Outcasts and Rebels", I
forgot the name of the author, it will give you a good feeling for the
evolution of Japanese politics in this period. Also why being a peasant
sucks!

Jim Eckman

I believe the author is Mikiso Hane. Haven't seen that book in
years.

> Mr. Lee makes some good points, read "Peasants, Outcasts and

Rebels", I

> forgot the name of the author, it will give you a good feeling for

the

> evolution of Japanese politics in this period. Also why being a

peasant

> sucks!
>
> Jim Eckman

I do not know if this has been discussed on this list before (I am new!)
But the History Channel is airing a special on the Samurai.



The Samurai





Monday, December 8 @ 9pm ET/PT



The knights of medieval Japan, the Samurai held power for over 700 years.
Ferocious in combat, these masters of sword and bow were bound by an
unforgiving code of ethics. Their legacy of martial artistry, ceremony,
self-discipline, and tenacity persists. Explore the history and mystery of
this elite warrior class as present-day Samurai demonstrate their ancient
skills in this 2-hour special, and historians and experts examine the
meaning and ritual of Bushido--the way of the warrior. TV PG







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