The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi

The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi

Here is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for leaders in all professions, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction.

The Book of Five Rings --which has become a well-known classic among American business people, studied for its insights into the Japanese approach to business strategy--was composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi. Unlike previous editions of The Book of Five Rings, Thomas Cleary's is an accessible translation, free of jargon, with an introduction that presents the spiritual background of the warrior tradition. Along with Musashi's text, Cleary translates another important Japanese classic on leadership and strategy: The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War by Yagyu Munenori, which highlights the ethical and spiritual insights of Taoism and Zen as they apply to the way of the warrior.

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ISBN 13	9781570627484
ISBN 10	1570627487
Title	The Book of Five Rings
Author	Miyamoto Musashi
Series	Shambhala Classics
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Shambhala Publications Inc
Year published	2000-12-12
Number of pages	144
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.