The Book of Five Rings
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Unique A guide to strategic thinking from a legendary samurai.
This book is a must-read for anyone interested in mastering the art of strategy and conflict resolution. Miyamoto Musashi, an undefeated samurai, shares his timeless advice on defeating adversaries, creating confusion, and overpowering opponents. What sets this book apart is its emphasis on the mastery of the mind rather than mere technical skill. Through his profound insights, Musashi teaches us the true essence of martial arts and provides invaluable wisdom for navigating life's challenges. This edition, with William Scott Wilson's clear and faithful translation, is a true treasure for martial artists and seekers of wisdom alike.
The Book of Five Rings
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ISBN: 9781590309841
Publisher: Shambhala
Date of Publication: 2012-05-15
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.98
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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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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.
*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.
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