"Era of the Samurai: A History of Japan's Warrior Culture" takes readers on a journey through the pivotal periods of Japan's history, starting from the rise of the imperial court and noble culture during the Heian Period, to the emergence of the samurai class and the first shogunate in the Kamakura Period, the development of a centralized government during the Muromachi Period, the establishment of the Tokugawa Shogunate in the Edo Period, the modernization of Japan during the Meiji Period, and the impact of World War II on Japan and its post-war economic recovery during the Taishō and Shōwa periods. With detailed analysis and rich historical detail, this book offers a comprehensive look at the culture, politics, and society of Japan's warrior class, and how it shaped the nation's path to becoming a global economic power. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Japan and its role in shaping the modern world.