The Book of Five Rings: A Classic Text on the Japanese Way of the Sword
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Book of Five Rings: A Classic Text on the Japanese Way of the Sword
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Miyamoto Musashi
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Translated by Thomas Cleary
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| Series | Shambhala Library |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:192 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 170,Width 107 |
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| Category/Genre | Combat sports and self-defence |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781590302484
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| Classifications | Dewey:796.8 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Shambhala Publications Inc
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| Imprint |
Shambhala Publications Inc
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| NZ Release Date |
12 April 2023 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Written by the master swordsman and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi in 1643, the Book of Five Rings has become a classic on strategy and confrontation. Written not only for martial artists but for leaders in all professions, the book analyses the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction.
Author Biography
Miyamoto Musashi, who lived in Japan in the 1600s, was an undefeated dueler, a masterless samurai, and an independent teacher. He spent the last decades of his life refining and teaching his military science.
Reviews"Embraced by many contemporary readers as a manual on how to succeed in life."- Library Journal
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