SAMURAI AND KNIGHTS
The Medieval Era saw the emergence of two distinct warrior classes in Europe and Japan. These were the Samurai’s and the Knights. They were marked in history as a code for courage and sacrifice. Never had the world seen such courageous and dedicated “military class” before them. Although, they represented two different cultures; they were similar in several ways. The Samurai’s were the “military class” warriors of Japan. These warriors acted as retainers to greater lords, fighters, and the enforcers of policy and morality. Their importance and influence grew during the Heian Period (794-1185) when the powerful landowners hired them for the protection of their properties. The knights on the other hand were the most significant figure of the feudal system of the European Middle Ages. The word knight derived from the Old English word cniht, the equivalent of the Latin word caballarius, meaning “horseman.” The Knights duty was very much similar like the Samurai’s. Th
. . .
Some common words found in the essay are:
Medieval Bushido, Samurais Knights, Samurai Knight, Seppuku Hara-kiri, Middle Ages, European Knights, Heian Period, Bushido Knights, Medieval Era, followed rules, ruler country, rules chivalry, warriors followed, similar samurais, military class, samurais knights, feudal system, aim serve,
Approximate Word count = 663
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)
|
 |
