Gregory Irvine
Expert in Japanese history
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Dec 24, 2009 • 42min
The Samurai
Experts Gregory Irvine, Nicola Liscutin, and Angus Lockyer discuss the complex role of Samurai in Japanese culture, beyond their fierce warrior image. From their origins as rural warriors to becoming bureaucrats, the Samurai underwent identity crisis and adaptation in times of peace. The podcast explores their influence on national identity, Zen Buddhism, and Western impact in the 19th century.
