Hara-Kiri · Japanese Ritual Suicide by Seward, Jack -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Copyright Dedication Contents Introduction Chapter I: SEPPUKU DEFINED

Definition First Eyewitness Account by a Westerner Changes in Methods of Execution Breaches of Tradition

Chapter II: ORIGIN AND TYPES

Beginnings of Sacrifice Early Documents on Seppuku Seppuku in the Feudal Penal Code Why the Abdomen Was Chosen Kinds of Seppuku

Chapter III: CUSTOMS AND FORMALITIES

Sites Used in the Seppuku Ceremony The Site Itself Formalities at the Site The Kenshi Ritual Procedures Kaishaku Degradation of Seppuku

Chapter IV: SEPPUKU AND SHINJU

Definition of Double Suicide Comparison of Seppuku and Shinju Germs of Humanity in Battle Records Disintegration from Within Decline of Bushido The Gempuku Ceremony Criticism by Commoners

Chapter V: REVIVAL OF SEPPUKU

An Imperfect Renovation Unification of Objects of Loyalty Speculation About Bushido Modern Seppuku Downfall of Bushido

Glossary Bibliography Index Back Cover

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