General Nogi: His Personality and His Death (Classic Reprint)

Kinya Tamaru

ISBN 10: 1332131387 / ISBN 13: 9781332131389

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive account of the life and death of General Nogi Maresuke, a legendary Japanese military figure known for his unwavering loyalty to Emperor Meiji and his tragic double suicide with his wife. The author delves into General Nogi's samurai upbringing, his distinguished military career, and his deep sense of responsibility for the loss of soldiers under his command. Through intimate anecdotes and historical context, the book explores the complex motivations behind General Nogi's self-sacrifice and provides a profound understanding of the samurai code of honor, bushido. The author argues that General Nogi's actions, while rooted in ancient traditions, transcend cultural boundaries and offer valuable insights into the human capacity for devotion, duty, and sacrifice. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in Japanese history, military strategy, or the enduring legacy of samurai values. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781332131389_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: General Nogi: His Personality and His Death (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332131387
• ISBN 13: 9781332131389
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography and Autobiography

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Synopsis

Explore General Nogi: His Personality and His Death, a focused portrait of a Japanese samurai’s life and the act that defined an era. This clear, respectful collection of anecdotes reveals a man of duty, gratitude, and steadfast loyalty.

Through vivid episodes and personal letters, the book charts a life shaped by duty to the Emperor, compassion for soldiers, and a calm, unflinching sense of responsibility. It features his straight talk, his courage in battle, and the deep bond with his wife and family that framed his final decision. Real-life moments—from his care for injured troops to the honest accounts of his own faults—offer a human, accessible view of a public figure.

Readers will discover how a renowned commander balanced power with humility, how gratitude shaped his relationships, and how his example echoed through a nation at a turning point in history. The narrative favors concrete scenes and personal voices, making the larger story feel intimate and immediate.

• Concrete anecdotes that illuminate his character: loyalty, courage, and sincerity.


• Insights into his relationships with soldiers, family, and the late Emperor.


• Context for his famous decision and how it reflected samurai ethics and national history.


• Direct excerpts and letters that illuminate his final acts and arrangements after death.

Ideal for readers of historical biographies, military history, and studies of Japanese culture and loyalty.