The Book of Five Rings

Unlock the timeless wisdom of strategy and self-discipline with 'The Book of Five Rings' by Miyamoto Musashi. This essential guide, written in 1643, serves as a powerful manifesto on martial arts and strategic thinking, making it indispensable for martial artists and anyone interested in mastering the art of conflict resolution. Musashi delves into crucial themes such as mental mastery, deception, and tactics for overcoming adversaries, insights that remain relevant for practitioners and learners today. With William Scott Wilson's expertly crafted translation, this edition captures the depth of Musashi's original seventeenth-century Japanese text, ensuring clarity and readability. Enhanced by Wilson's scholarly introduction and extensive notes, readers will gain a deeper understanding of Musashi's profound philosophies. The inclusion of 'The Way of Walking Alone' and beautiful calligraphy by Shiro Tsujimura enriches this stunning hardcover edition. Whether you're seeking to improve your martial arts skills, enhance your strategic thinking, or simply enjoy historical literature, 'The Book of Five Rings' is an invaluable addition to your collection. Experience this masterpiece today with free shipping from Smartfox NZ!

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781590309841
Format: Paper over boards
Year: 2012
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE US
Pages: 160


Description:
When the undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi retreated to a cave in 1643 and wrote The Book of Five Rings, a manifesto on swordsmanship, strategy, and winning for his students and generations of samurai to come, he created one of the most perceptive and incisive texts on strategic thinking ever to come from Asia.

Musashi gives timeless advice on defeating an adversary, throwing an opponent off-guard, creating confusion, and other techniques for overpowering an assailant that will resonate with both martial artists and everyone else interested in skillfully dealing with conflict. For Musashi, the way of the martial arts was a mastery of the mind rather than simply technical prowess-and it is this path to mastery that is the core teaching in The Book of Five Rings.

William Scott Wilson's translation is faithful to the original seventeenth-century Japanese text while being wonderfully clear and readable. His scholarship and insight into the deep meaning of this classic are evident in his introduction and notes to the text. This edition also includes a translation of one of Musashi's earlier writings, "The Way of Walking Alone," and calligraphy by Japanese artist Shiro Tsujimura.

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