The Book of Five Rings
Here is one of the most influential texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory ever to emerge from Asia. Composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every...
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Here is one of the most influential texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory ever to emerge from Asia. Composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi, The Book of Five Rings analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction. It is written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life. Thomas Cleary’s translation is immediately accessible, with an introduction that presents the spiritual background of the warrior tradition. This illustrated hardcover edition features a reading of the entire text on two audio CDs.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781590308912 (1590308913)
Publish date: October 19th 2010
Publisher: Shambhala
Pages no: 208
Edition language: English
Category:
Classics,
Non Fiction,
History,
Cultural,
Business,
War,
Military,
Philosophy,
Asian Literature,
Leadership,
Japan,
Japanese Literature
This is an interesting little book. It was written by Miyamoto Musashi who was not a samurai for most or all of his career in the proper meaning of the term. Instead he was a duelist who never lost a battle and this was in a period when most duels were to the death. Musashi's book is very much a ...
Even though it's a very short book (about 100 pages) boring as hell. Impossible to read whole book!
Even though it's a very short book (about 100 pages) boring as hell. Impossible to read whole book!
Not really my thing... but a must-read if you practice martial arts.
This book, written by a famous Japanese duelist, tells one of his relatives how to win with the sword. It is divided into five "Rings" based on five "Elements". He concentrates on Strategy and does not talk about the best guard to take or other technicalities. Many people find this book to be imm...
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