The Samurai Class and the Formation of Social Order in Ancient Japan. This paper investigates the codes of honor and the ideals maintained by the samurai, as well as the reasons that these principles were so highly valued by the samurai class. 10 pgs. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Pages: 10 Bibliography: 5 source(s) listed Filename: 11421 Samurai Class Japan.doc Price: 89.50