A Book of Five Rings

by Miyamoto Musashi, Victor Harris

Overview

The definitive translation now encompassing never-before-seen images, including artwork by Musashi himself. Japan's business executives have long applied Musashi's teachings to their business methods. This book - the original life-guide by Japan's greatest warrior - means you can do so too. Written in 1645 by the most famous and unconquerable of all samurai, A Book of Five Rings is the classic guide to kendo swordmanship and a distillation of the philosophies of Zen, Shinto and Confucius. The West is now discovering what the Japanese have always known: that the ancient wisdom of the Samurai Way provides a strategy for decision and action in all areas of life - the home, the battleground and the boardroom.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780749012151
Publisher:	Allison & Busby, Limited
Publication date:	08/20/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	512
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Miyamoto Musashi (1584-1643) was a samurai master and a leading exponent of Kendo, the oldest of Japans martial arts. In a career that lasted nearly half a century he was never defeated in combat. Musashi perfected a two-handed sword technique that is still taught today, and he was also a talented artist. He completed The Book of Five Rings, his classic text on samurai sword strategy, days before his death.
 
About the Translator:
Ashikaga Yoshiharu teaches English at Tokyo University. A descendant of a samurai, he has translated many classic Japanese texts into English and has edited the books Zen Wisdom and Zen Teachings (both Astrolog).

What People are Saying About This

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"On Wall Street, when Musashi talks, people listen." —-Time

Editorial Reviews

On Wall Street, when Musashi talks, people listen.

Time

Embraced by many contemporary readers as a manual on how to succeed in life.”—Library Journal

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